Perichondritis of the Ear as a Complication of Acupuncture

Baltimore, Robert S.; Moloy, Peter J.

doi:10.1001/archotol.1976.00780140104016

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“…Suppurative chondritis from P. aeruginosa infection, 17,18,24 besides requiring immediate medical treatment and complicated surgical interventions, 11,22–24 can produce a devastating and irreversible disfiguration of the ear. Such injury has resulted from burns, 9–11 high ear piercing, 12–17 acupuncture, 18–20 and surgical procedures 21–23 …”

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“…The infection rate was even higher (28.5%) when the surgical defect extended to the depth of cartilage. Numerous cases of auricular perichondritis and chondritis have been reported after burns, 9–11 penetrating trauma to the ear cartilage from high ear piercing, 12–17 acupuncture, 18–20 and various surgical procedures 21–23 . Inflammation of the perichondrium or cartilage after such trauma predisposes to tissue ischemia and the development of Pseudomonas infection, which may ultimately lead to a suppurative chondritis 17,18,24 .…”

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The Incidences of Chondritis and Perichondritis Associated With the Surgical Manipulation of Auricular Cartilage

Kaplan

Cook

2004

Dermatol Surg

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The Incidences of Chondritis and Perichondritis Associated With the Surgical Manipulation of Auricular Cartilage

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Cook

2004

Dermatol Surg

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“…8 The infection rate was even higher (28.5%) when the surgical defect extended to the depth of cartilage. Numerous cases of auricular perichondritis and chondritis have been reported after burns, [9][10][11] penetrating trauma to the ear cartilage from high ear piercing, [12][13][14][15][16][17] acupuncture, [18][19][20] and various surgical procedures. [21][22][23] Inflammation of the perichondrium or cartilage after such trauma predisposes to tissue ischemia and the development of Pseudomonas infection, which may ultimately lead to a suppurative chondritis.…”

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The Incidences of Chondritis and Perichondritis Associated With the Surgical Manipulation of Auricular Cartilage

Kaplan

Cook

2004

Dermatologic Surgery

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BACKGROUND. The cartilage and soft tissues of the ear are frequently employed as donor sites for tissue used in the repair of defects of the nose and external ear after Mohs surgery. Enthusiasm for using these auricular donor sites is occasionally tempered by surgeons' concerns for the development of Pseudomonal suppurative chondritis, a complication that has been described to follow cartilage manipulation. OBJECTIVE. To quantify the incidence of postoperative perichondritis and chondritis after Mohs reconstructions involving auricular cartilage manipulations. METHODS. We retrospectively reviewed 341 Mohs reconstructions that involved cartilage and soft-tissue donor sites located on the ear. Procedures included full-thickness skin grafts (295) harvested from the conchal bowl and flap repairs (46) incorporating cartilage batten grafts from conchal or anthelix

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“…These complications often result from acupuncture practices that are not routinely performed by licensed acupuncturists in the United States. More common complications that are encountered are infection [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] and pneumothorax [29][30][31][32][33][34][35].…”

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Acupuncture in the management of myofascial pain and headache

Audette

Blinder²

2003

Current Science Inc

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Acupuncture encompasses a host of healing techniques that have been practiced for more than 2000 years. Many different techniques and styles are in use in the West. The scientific study of acupuncture regarding its effectiveness has proven to be problematic and definitive studies are few. This is partly because of the difficulty in studying a dynamic, patient-centered system whose practice paradigms often are artificially limited by the application of a reductionist methodology, which is dictated by the standards of scientific enquiry. However, acupuncture, unlike many indigent medical practices in the world, has withstood the test of time in China and in the West, with many practitioners and patients reporting real benefits for the conditions of headache and myofascial pain when treated by acupuncture. This review provides a brief overview of acupuncture and what is known of its effectiveness in treating headache and myofascial pain.

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Perichondritis of the Ear as a Complication of Acupuncture

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The Incidences of Chondritis and Perichondritis Associated With the Surgical Manipulation of Auricular Cartilage

The Incidences of Chondritis and Perichondritis Associated With the Surgical Manipulation of Auricular Cartilage

The Incidences of Chondritis and Perichondritis Associated With the Surgical Manipulation of Auricular Cartilage

Acupuncture in the management of myofascial pain and headache

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