To maximize the ability of the ear flap to stand up straight after hematoma resolution or to prevent excessive scarring in the ear flap for cosmetic reasons.If the owner feels the heavy ear flap is unacceptably uncomfortable for the pet.A permanently narrow ear canal can predispose the patient to a lifetime of ear infections. The hematoma is in a location where natural healing will create scarring in such a way that the ear canal will be permanently narrowed.In this situation, the hematoma must be relieved before the ear canal can be accessed. If this is the case, the ear cannot be evaluated for infection nor can any infection be treated. The hematoma is so big that the ear canal is occluded (blocked).There are several situations where the hematoma should be repaired. The earflap will feel fluctuant and fluid-filled, like a water balloon.Ī small hematoma may not actually be a problem and may not require repair. This condition is more common in dogs but can occur in cats as well. The extra weight of the earflap may be uncomfortable and may lead to a permanent change in the carriage of the ears. The swelling may be so large that the opening of the ear canal is occluded. The earflap may partially or completely swell with blood. Hematomas in the earflaps (aural hematomas) occur when head shaking breaks a blood vessel within the earflap. Scarring from an untreated aural hematomaĪ hematoma is swelling created by a broken blood vessel after bleeding has occurred inside a tissue.
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