Ear-piercing techniques as a cause of auricular chondritis

• Published in: Pediatric emergency care Vol. 15; no. 3; p. 189
• Main Authors: More, D R, Seidel, J S, Bryan, P A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.1999
• Subjects: Abscess - etiology; Adolescent; Cartilage Diseases - etiology; Commerce; Cosmetic Techniques - adverse effects; Cosmetic Techniques - standards; Ear Cartilage - injuries; Ear Cartilage - surgery; Female; Humans; Inflammation; Pseudomonas Infections - etiology; Pseudomonas Infections - prevention & control; Risk Factors; Sterilization - methods; Sterilization - standards; Wounds, Penetrating - complications; Wounds, Penetrating - etiology

To investigate the different methods of ear and body piercing as possible sources of infection, and to provide a brief literature review of infections resulting from high ear piercing as well as bacterial coverage of common disinfectants used as preparation agents. Two cases of auricular chondritis...