Repair of the Split Earlobe, Ear Piercing, and Earlobe Reduction

Silapunt, Sirunya; Goldberg, Leonard Harry

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“…In Bangladesh ear and nose piercing is common in almost all female and least common in male. Traditional tools like sewing needle and thorn are used for the procedure [2]. Now-a-days piercing gun and piercing kits are available and used by beauticians [4].…”

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A novel technique of ear and nose piercing by intravenous cannula

Bhattacharjee,

Ballav,

Chakrabortty

et al. 2023

JENT

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Ear and nose piercing has been a common practice in almost all societies around the globe since beginning of human civilization. It is done to wear ornaments for beautification. Beauticians are practicing the procedure by sewing needle and piercing gun that causes various complications. Newer techniques are emerging to minimise complications. We have described a new technique of ear and nose piercing which minimized complications. Objective: Our aim is to describe the new technique and to study the outcome of the procedure. Method: A total 32 cases who have undergone ear and or nose piercing were included in this study. All cases were selected from ENT outpatient department of a medical college hospital and private consultation clinic during July 2021 to June 2022. Results: In all cases ear and or nose piercing were done by our new technique by using intravenous cannula. Cases were followed up to 6 months periodically and found no immediate or late complications. Conclusion: Ear and nose piercing by intravenous cannula is simple, cost effective and well accepted by the patients.

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A novel technique of ear and nose piercing by intravenous cannula

Bhattacharjee,

Ballav,

Chakrabortty

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JENT

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“…Much of the literature addresses various repair techniques to optimize cosmetic outcomes and avoid pitfalls such as notching of the inferior margin due to scar contraction. Techniques range from a simple side‐to‐side closure to more‐elaborate closures such as a Z‐plasty (Casson's technique) and rotational flap (Effendi's technique) 1 . Regardless of the repair method chosen, stabilization of the earlobe is critical for precise execution and an optimal outcome.…”

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Earlobe Stabilization with 6-0 Suture for Repair of a Complete Split

Beschloss

Toren

Bingham

2011

Dermatologic Surgery

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The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.T he completely split earlobe is a common problem that is most often the result of sudden trauma or the downward progression of a partially split earlobe. Much of the literature addresses various repair techniques to optimize cosmetic outcomes and avoid pitfalls such as notching of the inferior margin due to scar contraction. Techniques range from a simple side-to-side closure to moreelaborate closures such as a Z-plasty (Casson's technique) and rotational flap (Effendi's technique). 1 Regardless of the repair method chosen, stabilization of the earlobe is critical for precise execution and an optimal outcome. In the following case, we employed 6-0 suture affixed to each inferior free margin of the split lobe to accomplish stabilization. This novel approach allowed us to impart tension in the exact amount and direction desired. It also gave us easier access to the anatomic site than manual manipulation or instrumentation such as a chalazion clamp or forceps.Side-to-side closure was chosen for repair of a leftsided, epithelialized, complete earlobe split on a middle-aged woman. Care was taken to match the anatomy of the right earlobe because this patient had a similar repair of that ear 1 year before. The design of the repair is essentially a triangle with the apex just superior to the defect. Fine adjustments were made by adjusting the width of the margins and by a slight offset of the triangle apex. After preparation of the field and anesthetization, a 6-0 Prolene suture was affixed to each inferior free margin of the defect. As a surgical assistant applied gentle tension, the margins were scored using a #15 blade (Figure 1), followed by excision using iris scissors (Figure 2). A single, deep, dissolvable suture was placed to approximate the wound edges, and complete closure was accomplished with vertical mattress sutures, ensuring exaggerated wound eversion and epidermal seal. No attempt was made to preserve the pierced canal. Figure 3 shows the repair 1 week later at suture removal.The literature is full of techniques for the repair of split earlobes. Stabilization of this floppy appendage is critical for any of these techniques but is only

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Repair of the Split Earlobe, Ear Piercing, and Earlobe Reduction

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A novel technique of ear and nose piercing by intravenous cannula

A novel technique of ear and nose piercing by intravenous cannula

Earlobe Stabilization with 6-0 Suture for Repair of a Complete Split

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