ear, nose, and throat disorders
How To Drain an Auricular Hematoma
Relevant Anatomy for Auricular Hematoma Drainage
Hematomas may be anterior, posterior, or both. The skin of the auricle is normally densely adherent to the perichondrium, and if it is not held down with pressure, the cartilage below can necrose or deform over time. The cartilage configuration of the auricle is relatively symmetric in most people, and this can help determine where to apply bolstering of a large anterior hematoma. 