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Cauliflower ear – a minimally invasive treatment method in a wrestling athlete: a case report
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Haik, J and Givol, O and Kornhaber, R and Cleary, M and Ofir, H and Harats, M, Cauliflower ear - a minimally invasive treatment method in a wrestling athlete: a case report, International Medical Case Reports Journal pp. 5-7. ISSN 1179-142X (2018) [Contribution to Refereed Journal]
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DOI: doi:10.2147/IMCRJ.S152145
Abstract
Acute auricular hematoma can be caused by direct blunt trauma or other injury to
the external ear. It is typically seen in those who practice full contact sports such as boxing,
wrestling, and rugby. "Cauliflower ear" deformity, fibrocartilage formation during scarring, is a
common complication of auricular hematomas. Therefore, acute drainage of the hematoma and
postprocedural techniques for preventing recurrence are necessary for preventing the deformity.
There are many techniques although no superior method of treatment has been found. In this
case report, we describe a novel method using needle aspiration followed by the application
of a magnet and an adapted disc to the affected area of the auricular. This minimally invasive,
simple, and accessible method could potentially facilitate the treatment of cauliflower ear among
full contact sports athletes.
Item Details
Item Type: | Contribution to Refereed Journal |
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Keywords: | cauliflower ear, hematoma, ear deformity, athletic injuries, wrestling, case report |
Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
Research Group: | Clinical sciences |
Research Field: | Sports medicine |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Clinical health |
Objective Field: | Treatment of human diseases and conditions |
UTAS Author: | Kornhaber, R (Dr Rachel Kornhaber) |
UTAS Author: | Cleary, M (Professor Michelle Cleary) |
ID Code: | 123687 |
Year Published: | 2018 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 2 |
Deposited By: | Health Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2018-01-18 |
Last Modified: | 2018-01-29 |
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