title: The surgical management of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis.
abstract: Surgical management of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis by curettage is described. The curet directs the dissection. The necrotic cartilage is soft and is removed easily. The endpoint is reached when the curet is repelled by firm, elastic cartilage. Contours remain normal because the skin is tented over the defect supported by the remaining cartilage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Otolaryngology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio 45267.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Coldiron
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003475:Curettage / Q000379:methods; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*