title: [Perichondritis caused by high ear piercing. Therapeutic and legal aspects].
abstract: Three cases of auricular perichondritis caused by infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa are described to draw attention to the high incidence of piercing-related infections and the risk of structural deformities to the outer ear. Various therapies and outcomes are described and current Danish legislation is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Øre-, naese-, halsafdeling, SØnderborg Sygehus, Sydvang 1, DK-6400 Sønderborg.
authors.forename: Lars René
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Eckhardt
authors.forename: Susanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haug
authors.forename: Kristian Otto
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003718:Denmark; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004431:Ear, External / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008297:Male; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*