Preauricular sinus

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Preauricular sinus

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I had a preauricular sinus pit on my left ear by birth. It used to drain since my childhood for which I took help of medications. But from last 5-10 years It stopped leaking but I used to get swelling there for which again I took medications. But in 2017 It got infected and formed an abcess for which I had to go through a surgery for I&D . The surgeon says he had removed the entire track ..but again I am facing swelling on the same area which is not healing after medications . I am not getting why It is again infected ? What measures should I take as its a rare defect. Kindly help me. Which is the best surgeon to consult with for my issue?

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Dr. Shikhar Gupta ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 10 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shikhar Gupta

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 10 yrs exp Delhi

Might be tract has still persisted so u need to meet ENT specialist

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