Transcartilaginous ear piercing complications

• Main Authors: Patricia Corriols Noval, Maria Teresa Gil Aguilar, Aiara Viana Cora, Nathalia Castillo Ledesma, Rocío González Aguado, Carmelo Morales Angulo
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca 2018-05-01
• Series: Revista ORL
• Subjects: piercing, cartílago, pabellón auricular, absceso, pericondritis, queloide auricular
• Online Access: https://revistas.usal.es/index.php/2444-7986/article/view/18145

<p>Introduction: Transcartilaginous ear piercing performance is common practice in adolescence. The injury to skin and cartilages with the local insertion of a foreign body increases the risk of infection.</p><p>Material and methods: Complications related with ear piercing performance in the last year were reviewed.</p><p>Results: Three patients suffered from transcartilaginous ear piercing local complications. Their ages range between 15-25 years old. The first one, developed an abscess in the pinna`s area, which needed drainage. The second one presented a perycondritis that was treated by antipseudomonal antibiotherapy. The third one, presented a keloid scar after 2 months of ear piercing removed. Any of the three cases developed irreversible defects.</p><p> Summary: Transcartilaginous piercing may lead to ear deformity and functional defects. Its performance must be done in aseptical conditions to minimize associated morbidity. </p>