Preauricular Sinus: A Three Years Experience and Appreciation

Abstract

Background: Preauricular sinus (PrAS) is a common congenital malformation of the external ear which affects mainly children. Symtomatic Preauricular sinus and also asymptomatic for unusual scar mark, surgery is the mainstay of treatment. Due to variation of presentation and recurrence, different types of surgical procedures are practiced by the surgeons for the treatment of Preauricular sinus. The aim of our study is to compare the relative frequency and incidence of Preauricular sinus and also find out the best surgical procedure for it.