Body piercing: a growing problem for clinicians.
Until recently body piercing was mainly confined to the ears and/or nose. In the last few years there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of body piercing which, in some instances, has had serious health consequences. This industry has the potential to significantly damage or interfere with health care. Urgent legislation is needed to remedy this situation.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Tyneside Healthcare Trust, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE34 0PL.
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