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Preauricular Pits: Workup & Surgical Management

with Dr. Eric Berg and Dr. Eric Gantwerker

From asymptomatic dimples to chronic infections—here’s how experts navigate the spectrum of preauricular pits. In this episode of the Back Table ENT podcast, pediatric otolaryngologists Dr. Eric Gantwerker and Dr. Eric Berg discuss the surgical management of Preauricular Pits with host Dr. Gopi Shah.

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Ep 250 Preauricular Pits: Workup & Surgical Management with Dr. Eric Berg and Dr. Eric Gantwerker

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, December 2). Ep. 250 – Preauricular Pits: Workup & Surgical Management [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Eric Berg

Dr. Eric Berg is a pediatric otolaryngologist practicing at Wellstar Medical Group in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Eric Gantwerker

Eric Gantwerker is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Cohen Children's Hospital at Northwell Health/Hofstra, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and Vice President, Medical Director at Level Ex.

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Synopsis

The conversation covers the etiology of preauricular pits, their presentations, decision-making for excision, surgical techniques, post-operative management, recurrence, and valuable tips in preauricular pit management. The doctors also touch upon collaboration with facial plastics and the importance of communication with families.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
03:11 - Common Presentations & Management of Preauricular Pits
06:17 - Differential Diagnoses and Imaging
13:56 - Surgical Considerations and Techniques
18:51 - Managing Recurrent Infections
19:07 - Skin Flap Techniques
19:55 - Excising Chronic Wounds
23:07 - Post-Op Management
24:46 - Revision Surgery Insights
29:08 - Final Tips and Pearls

Resources

Dr. Eric Gantwerker https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/dr-eric-alan-gantwerker-md-ms-1144482662

Dr. Eric Berg
https://www.wellstar.org/physicians/eric-berg-md

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