‘Novel’ Ear Injuries in Novel Corona Virus Era

The COVID-19 pandemic springs new challenges to medical personnel, scientists and policy makers every single day. Mask use is the singular policy that stood the test of time in containing the transmission of the disease. However, novel and unthought of side effects of continuous usage of masks for l...

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Published in:Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery 2022-03, Vol.21 (1), p.112-114
Main Authors: Gattani, Vijayshree Nahata, Gattani, Gaurav
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cartilage
Case Report
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Dentistry
Disease transmission
Injuries
Masks
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Trauma
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic springs new challenges to medical personnel, scientists and policy makers every single day. Mask use is the singular policy that stood the test of time in containing the transmission of the disease. However, novel and unthought of side effects of continuous usage of masks for long durations are being reported. Here we report a case of pinna avulsion due to unique etiology— the facemask .
ISSN:0972-8279
0974-942X
DOI:10.1007/s12663-021-01577-2