Clinical Analysis of Traumatized Auricular Laceration.
- Author:
Jin Hyoung CHUN
1
;
Ki Nam JUNG
;
Duk Young KIM
;
Byoung Yuk MIN
;
Jung Bae KIM
;
Chan Hum PARK
;
Hyung Ro CHU
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea. hlpch@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Laceration;
External ear;
Trauma
- MeSH:
Cartilage;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Contusions;
Ear, External;
Humans;
Lacerations*;
Paresthesia;
Postoperative Complications;
Retrospective Studies;
Skin;
Sutures;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2004;47(11):1090-1094
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Contusions and lacerations of the auricle are common, but reconstructive procedures are difficult because the auricle has an intricate cartilage framework covered with delicate skin. The purpose of this study was to present therapeutic principles of traumatized auricular laceration. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: The study was performed retrospectively and included 35 traumatized auricular laceration patients. Their wound state, degree of laceration, whether or not had exposure of cartilage, methods of reconstruction used and postoperative complications were analyzed. RESULTS: Multiple laceration was found in 11 patients. Eight of 19 patients who had cartilage exposed had been performed cartilage suture method for alignment. Primary reconstruction was performed for two avulsed subtotal injury patients. Pocket principle technique was used for one patient whose auricle was contaminated and amputated. Postoperative complications were noted as paresthesia, color change, delayed healing, deformity and partial loss of auricle. CONCLUSION: Rapid and active management of traumatized auricular lacerations is important to prevent infection and postoperative complications.
