Preauricular Ear Sinus Infection

[EzekielFour]

i never know what the holes meant before this.

[saradosreis]

Lol I have two, I never got any problems with it, I Just keep them clean everyday. Mines don't hurt when I squeeze them to clean. And cause I clean them everyday i never have much pus inside. I have been to the doctors cause of it, they said it is normal. But my I never had a big abscess.

[kungblao]

this is so cool...i was eating oysters while watching this.

[alwaysLiane]

i have a whole on each ear , but it doesn't have pus commin out and stuff and never flairs up . eh

[myprettyriz]

i have a Preauricular Ear on my left ear and have it for 19 years, pus comes out but not often. does this thing expand on the ear?

[phatfatgurl]

I have Preauricular Sinus and I get em on both sides of my face by my ear. Every couple of months I have a flare up and they get infected. They drain pus and are so painful. :-( and the flare ups are leaving scars on my face. I'm just so scared of the surgery due to the nerves on the side of the face. I dont know what to do.

[ImANerdYoureAnAss]

I have a Preauricular Sinus, it may be infected and it should have been operated on when I was a baby, so this is very useful to learn about and have more information for my own condition. Great video!

[chichibucity]

Best breakdown of sinus formation, pathophysiology and operative management i have come across. Dr Soh you are a legend.

[bfinfinity]

Wow! Very educational. I did not know this condition existed, but it was nice that he showed how it gets that way in the first place and how to fix it! Thanks!

[siewgeok69]

Thank you Dr Soh for your skilful hands on my girl Betty. We were desperated after 2 unsuccessful ops at KK hospital. Wish there were more skilful doctors like yourself. Thanks to your staff for their care and concern. may God bless you.

[DakotaJoplinJuggalo]

very incredible work and extremely informative 

[Angryrnmedic]

Very excellent work doctors. Thanks for sharing with us by allowing the filming and putting it here for which many may benefit. Sincerely, RN

[STREETRACER200613]

I got the same thing but mine is not infected(i think) because pus never comes out of it just some type of water. will surgery still be considered? Please respond

[OhSnapishxMeygan]

I've had a Preauricular ear pit for all of my life, I am 18. Apparently it's the "infected" type because i have pus coming out from it every so often. But it has never bothered me to the point where I need it surgically removed. I have only gotten it infected one, but I'm scared to think how long it has expanded. I have no Abscess cavity or have ever gotten one, but is there a chance to get the cavity if I don't remove the pit?

[sugarcomasteph]

I used to get these when I was a teenager, and I thought they were just random cystic acne! They would be deep underneath and soooo sore. The same location like in the first photo, every single time. I would pierce them with a hot needle (bad idea, I know, this was many years ago) and they would drain. I haven't had one in many years, but interesting to see that it may not have been what I thought it was.

[Mairocks81]

The surgery looks intense, but remember ur sedated or asleep. Have the surgery and a little discomfort for a few days and ur gold. Seriously will be a boost to you life when it's all and done with.

[Mairocks81]

I had the surgery and the hole is gone. Like I said before I was in my early teens and it made me very self conscious. The surgery was successful and effective. There is no more hole just a tiny scare. I don't know about having a ear infection. I never had any real discomfort. Maybe a faint tingling feeling where the canal was. Other than that everything was fine. Hope that helps.

[ladyizel1]

@Mairocks81 hi.. I just had an operation on May2010.. then after 2 months I took a plane. When I was on the plane my ear was really painful and just after that trip.. I got an infected ear again... :(

[MusiklzMyLife]

I'm in ageny, but I don't know if I have an ear infection. My ears kill when I yawn, eat, sleep on them, and I can't hear a thing out of my right ear. When I lean my head to the right, some water slowly comes out of my ear.. is this an ear infection? I've never had one before, but the pain is unbeilevable. I tell my friends my ears kill and that I swear I have an ear infection.. but obviously they can't do anything about it. Please reply telling me if I have one or not. Thankyou.

[themackenmiley9show]

@MusiklzMyLife you obviously do! See a docter!!! That's not water coming out of your ear... it's drainage fluids. I'm no docter, but I know what's happening to you my friend. :)

[MusiklzMyLife]

@themackenmiley9show Thanks for replying :) My ear has been ALOT better lately, and haven't had any aches or pains from it :D.

Thanks again.

- Jay.

[themackenmiley9show]

@MusiklzMyLife Oh! That's so good!!! Hope it doesn't come back!!! :)

[killerdalek]

Very informative - thanks!

[juliusceezar]

This is one of the best ways some people learn from great visuals such as your video. Thank you for posting this video, very educational!

[wcresponder]

great explanation and loved the music, what is it?

[14goldmedals]

Nice work. And good music choice too.

[Janinigirl]

how long does this surgery usually take? Is it an outpatient thing, cause I'd like to do mine asap but I have a busy work schedule

[AliceSp]

the surgery was very neatly done. most surgeries to remove the preauricular sinus won't remove such a large portion - the example shown was so large because it had become infected. if you remove your sinus before it gets to that state, there's just a tiny bit removed with hardly any blood at all. the operation's well worth it - actually having the infection and not being able to find doctor who knew what it was happened to me. the entire left side of my face was swollen and distended :(

[SusanEyerAndersonDVM]

Hi Dr. Kevin. Very well done, informative video. With such a large dead space left, do you ever get a post-operative seroma?

[heygeno1951]

Great video !

[cheesegrater1330]

Wow that is super interesting!

[nubianqueen04]

Wow! Thanks for video!

[boutherose]

very informative. thanks

[teddet87]

Is there anyone in the USA that perform this sugery? Whats the percentage of a successful procedure?Do they put you to sleep?

[Mairocks81]

@teddet87 i had the surgery done when i was in 8th grade so however old you are then and I am 29 now. It's been successful. Since then I've had no problem just a lil phantom itching...but nothing unusual besides that. I was so embarrassed having mine I am so happy i got it removed. The surgery is worth it in the end and you barely feel anything after the surgery. Hope that helps

[1flamerz]

fascinating.

[dubisteinkackboon]

interresting....

[GrowlyCubNZ]

Whoah I wasn't expecting the surgery footage. Had to skip that bit I'm afraid, bit too graphic for me, but thorough video.

[goldenchild3079]

done like a pro

[rjncmj6]

Nice video, thanks for posting it.

[Ballowall]

Interesting, that side of that persons face is gonna feel pretty light after that!

[SLYBOI2k8]

i had a sinus infection on my head and now i have a scar and the hair on my left side grows faster than the right

[Fitomann]

great very interesting 5*

[XXXBedofRazorsXXX]

its well done :)

[visioncommission]

wow I love I am able to see this--I almost feel like in a next life I'd love to be in the medical field someway--surgery is so interesting and important

[visioncommission]

I love how this video is informative yet lyrical-

[ZyXom]

Woooow! This is awesome! XD I loved it! :P

[bento4yuNme]

beautiful just beautiful doctor!

[franganghi]

fantastic.

[Steph92586]

This is spectacular! My g'dtr needs this procedure, so I watched in interest. Now I'm replaying it just to listen to the music!! Excellent choice, thank you!

[joey123toad]

well done.

[TheElephant79]

Very well done.

[GrimRisWatchigYou]

wow, very cool, scientifically- I love to read about dermatology.

[XxLuigisMafiaxX07]

I wanna be a doctor!!

[nytquil1]

This the nastiest thing ive never seen! I give doctors props for what they do without throwing up!

[18Revo]

You're really good, interesting, and very professional.

[gma2cabe]

is this how swimmers ear starts? an abnormal sinus tract?

[monilark]

Wow - I had this surgery done several years ago. Yours is the most detailed explanation I have seen for the condition and the cure - thanks!

[dragonworld2008]

Doctor your pretty good with the ear.Otorhinology infection. Preauricular Ear Sinus Infection.Ear, nose and throth.I love your work.You make it look simple.I all so like the fish bone Video.

[astpro72]

hi excellent demonstration.Very delighted to watch nice embryology discussion.THank u very much.