A comprehensive study on lesions of the pinna

Ear Trauma in Orlu, Nigeria: A Five-Year Review

“…The aim of treatment should be to restore the normal contours of the ear and prevent infection. Prompt surgical intervention under good antibiotic cover as applied in our patients achieved this [3][4][5][6][7][8]. Pressure dressing following surgical drainage helped to avoid re-accumulation in case of haematoma.…”

“…However, auricular injury in a child without a confirmed history of trauma should raise the suspicion of a possible child abuse [1] as in bilateral ear injuries in children less than 1 year of age [2]. Lesions encountered include swelling or haematoma [3][4][5][6][7][8], Lacerations [2,4], abrasions or even complete avulsion. Middle ear injury frequently results from direct trauma through the external auditory canal.…”

Perichondritis: Not All Ear Pain Is Otitis

“…We recommend considering the local antibiograms when deciding whether to treat outpatient or inpatient and choosing the correct empiric antibiotic. Possibly related to this risk of treatment failure, some authors routinely recommend hospital admission for all cases of perichondritis, as patients will benefit from urgent specialist evaluation and parenteral antibiotic therapy, particularly among pediatric patients [5].…”

Acute Auricular Perichondritis With an Effusion

“…Most cases of perichondritis result from minor trauma, often after piercings or insect bites. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common organism isolated but Staphylococcus aureus can also be causative, primarily after piercings 1–3. In the absence of infection, perichondritis – particularly recurrent perichondritis may herald underlying immunosuppression.…”