Dalal PJ, et al. - In the present study, the researchers sought to review an institutional experience with auricular hematoma across all clinical settings including the emergency department (ED) and outpatient clinics at an urban tertiary care academic hospital, characterize patterns of practice across setting and specialties, and evaluate predictive factors for successful treatment. For this investigation, they reviewed patients presenting to the ED, admitted to an inpatient ward, or seen in the outpatient setting between 2000 and 2017 with a diagnosis of auricular hematoma. In total, 87 individual cases have been identified. Most commonly, auricular hematomas occurred in males following sport-related trauma (eg martial arts, wrestling, boxing). In the cohort, initial management of auricular hematoma was related to lower rates of hematoma recurrence by an otolaryngologist or with an otolaryngology consultation and placement of a bolster dressing.