Pre-auricular sinus and its microsurgical excision

Objectives: to determine the role of operating microscopic magnification in reducing its recurrence after surgical excision of pre-auricular sinus

Methods: all patients who underwent microscopic magnification guided surgical excision of pre-auricular sinus were studied. Follow up was carried out for one year for recurrence and other complications

Results: one year follow up revealed satisfactory results regarding recurrence [ 10,%] and post-operative complications

Conclusions: magnification under operating microscope gives good results regarding recurrence, tissue trauma, wound infection, ugly scar and complete excision