Objectives: Identify the anatomical structures that can be damaged in an ear laceration.
Describe the contraindications to primary closure of an ear laceration. Identify the …

INTRODUCTION—This chapter will cover assessment and management of simple and
complex auricle (ear) lacerations. Once serious head or middle ear injury is excluded …

Facial trauma remains a common initial presentation in many emergency departments and
urgent care facilities. Because of its delicate anatomy and prominent position, the ear …

The unique shape of the external ear depends on the underlying cartilaginous framework.
Injuries of the external ear are common. In dealing with lacerations, subperichondrial …

In this paper, the authors discuss the ears treatment and reconstruction after trauma. They
discuss different techniques for reconstruction, including surgical flaps and prostheses. The …

DISCUSSION The preferred treatment of full-thickness earlobe lacerations is primary closure
within 24 hours of the initial insult. Timing is imperative for treatment. Cartilage forming the …

Emergencies caused by human and animal bites involve about 1% of all emergency injuries
[82, 83]. The most common bites are by dogs, with children being the most affected [84]. The …

Objective This study investigated the influence of the degree of bleeding from the remnant
eardrum on the spontaneous healing of human traumatic tympanic membrane perforations …

Several forms oftrauma cause injuries to the auricle. Most ofthese injuries arise from
automobile accidents, wrestling, boxing, or exposure to extremes of heat (burns) or cold …

Trauma to the ear can cause abrasions, lacerations, hematomas, thermal injury, and
amputation. The goal of treatment is to restore normal contours while avoiding infection …