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Perichondritis of the ear
Author(s) -
Martin Richard,
Yonkers Anthony J.,
Yarington C. T.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197605000-00006
Subject(s) - etiology , medicine , deformity , debridement (dental) , presentation (obstetrics) , antibiotics , surgery , cartilage , anatomy , pathology , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
A total of five ears with perichondritis secondary to burns was treated using a method of excising cartilage. This treatment resulted in the need for general anesthesia, frequent repeat debridement and frequent loss of structure of the ear with subsequent deformity. The presentation, etiology, pathology and present modes of therapy are presented. Our experience stresses the importance of early recognition and treatment and further consideration for the use of drains with continuous antibiotic and proteolytic enzyme administration.