Complications of ear rings

Summary In this paper the complications of ear piercing are considered and the treatment of resultant deformities is described.

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2012-06, Vol.65 (6), p.747-751
Main Authors: Lane, Jennifer C.E, O’Toole, Gregory
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacterial Infections - epidemiology
Bacterial Infections - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Body Piercing - adverse effects
Deformity
Ear Cartilage - physiopathology
Ear Cartilage - surgery
Ear Deformities, Acquired - etiology
Ear Deformities, Acquired - surgery
Earring
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Medical sciences
Morbidity
Plastic Surgery
Prognosis
Reconstruction
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Risk Assessment
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Summary In this paper the complications of ear piercing are considered and the treatment of resultant deformities is described.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2011.12.011