Ear Haematoma

Clotted or liquid blood under the skin of the ear --> Surgical incision and drainage of the haematoma

Speciality ENT
Urgency urgent
Duration 10 to 30 min
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia Local Anaesthetic, +/- Sedation
Anaesthesia II General +/- Gas Induction
Pain mild (+)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 2 to 5 days
Additional Info Ear haematoms usually after trauma to the ear / after the operation a pressure dressing is often applied to prevent rebleeding
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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