Perichondritis caused by high ear piercing. Therapeutic and legal aspects

Eckhardt, L.René.; Haug, S.; Nielsen, K.Otto.

Ugeskrift for Laeger 164(44): 5144-5145

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782
PMID: 12448162
Document Number: 545744
Three cases of auricular perichondritis caused by infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa are described to draw attention to the high incidence of piercing-related infections and the risk of structural deformities to the outer ear. Various therapies and outcomes are described and current Danish legislation is highlighted.

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