Pre-Auricular sinus: review and comparative study of surgical techniques

ABSTRACT

To determine the role of operating microscope in excision of preauricular sinus. A retrospective study. From January 2005 to July 2006 at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. All the patients who underwent preauricular sinus excision under operating microscope were studied. Patients reviewed in follow up for recurrence of sinus and other complications. A follow up of all operated patients for a period of minimum of 8 months revealed good results without any recurrence. Magnification employed during surgery minimizes the risk of recurrence of preauricular sinuses