Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2021; 9(29): 8932-8937
Published online Oct 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i29.8932
Severe bleeding after operation of preauricular fistula: A case report
Chun-Hui Tian, Xiao-Juan Chen
Chun-Hui Tian, Xiao-Juan Chen, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Suzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Suzhou 235200, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Tian CH performed the diagnostic investigations and treatments; Chen XJ reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by the Natural Science Research Project of Wanbei Health Vocational College, No. WZK201909.
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Corresponding author: Chun-Hui Tian, MD, Surgeon, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Suzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 299 Bianhe Middle Road, Yongqiao District, Suzhou 235200, Anhui Province, China. chunhuient@163.com
Received: June 29, 2021
Peer-review started: June 29, 2021
First decision: July 15, 2021
Accepted: August 3, 2021
Article in press: August 3, 2021
Published online: October 16, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In clinical practice, infection and recurrence of preauricular fistula after operation are very common. However, eyelid edema and swelling of the submandibular area are very rare, and the possibility of superficial temporal artery bleeding should be considered when anti-inflammatory and antiallergic therapies are ineffective. This can be verified by computed tomography, and exploration and thorough hemostasis are keys to resolving the problem and avoiding more serious consequences.