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Nitsch A, Marx H, Fischer CS, Bakir S, Ekkernkamp A, Wassilew GI, Haralambiev L. Prevalence of cauliflower ear in high level judoka. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17351. [PMID: 37833272 PMCID: PMC10575860 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42635-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Judo is an Olympic sport, and the way of its performing can lead to repetitive blunt injuries on head and ears. The chronic consequences of such traumata on the auricle are the formation of so-called cauliflower ear. This condition is painful, can lead to interruptions in the training process and long-term consequences for the athlete's health. There is limited knowledge of epidemiological data about cauliflower ear deformities in judo. Evaluation of the prevalence of cauliflower ear among judokas based on their profile pictures on the international judo federation was performed. A large cohort of judo athletes from around the world was studied. Two different classifications for the severity of ear deformities were used. Statistical calculations of the collected data and correlations to different parameters were performed. Images of 1632 top athletes were evaluated in the study. Ear deformities were found in 55.5% of the judokas. There was gender-specific differences. Male athletes were affected much more often than female athletes. In addition, ear deformities were more pronounced in male athletes. A correlation was found between the age of the athletes and the presence of an ear deformity. It has also been shown that judokas with a high world ranking are more likely to have an ear deformity. Ear deformities are a common consequence of injury among leading judo athletes. The current study represents the largest and high heterogeny cohort ever conducted on the prevalence of cauliflower ear in judoka. Knowledge of the prevalence of cauliflower ear in judoka based on reliable data from this study, may be important prerequisites for further studies on the impact of this traumatic consequence on training preparation and judoka health.
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- Andreas Nitsch
- Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Department of Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
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- Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Auricular haematomas typically occur as a result of the auricle being pulled or subjected to blunt trauma in association with contact sports, accidents or violence. An auricular haematoma requires prompt surgical intervention to avoid cauliflower ear, also known as «wrestler’s ear». A cauliflower ear is a permanent deformity made up of connective tissue and cartilage.
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Noormohammadpour P, Rostami M, Nourian R, Mansournia MA, Sarough Farahani S, Farahbakhsh F, Kordi R. Association Between Hearing Loss And Cauliflower Ear in Wrestlers, a Case Control Study Employing Hearing Tests. Asian J Sports Med 2015; 6:e25786. [PMID: 26448842 PMCID: PMC4592768 DOI: 10.5812/asjsm.6(2)2015.25786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Revised: 02/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: According to anecdotal findings, some wrestling coaches and wrestlers believe that cauliflower ear might lead to hearing loss. Our preliminary study showed that the prevalence of hearing loss reported by the wrestlers with cauliflower ear is significantly higher than this rate among wrestlers without cauliflower ear. To the best of our knowledge, no other study has confirmed this finding employing hearing tests. Objectives: To evaluate and to compare the prevalence of hearing loss among wrestlers with and without cauliflower ears employing hearing tests. Patients and Methods: The subjects were randomly selected form 14 wrestling clubs in Tehran. Subjects were 201 wrestlers with cauliflower ears (100 wrestlers with one cauliflower ear and 101 wrestlers with two cauliflower ears) and 139 wrestlers without cauliflower ears. All the participants in this study were interviewed to collect information on demographic factors and medical history of risk factors and diseases related to hearing loss. The subjects in both groups underwent otoscopic and audiologic examinations. Results: Audiometric examination results at the frequency range of 0.5 - 8 KHz showed that the prevalence of hearing loss among cauliflower ears was higher than this rate among non-cauliflower ears. Also, the percentage of positive history of ear infections among cauliflower ears (8.4%) was about two times more than this finding among non-cauliflower ears (4.9%). This difference tended to be significant (OR: 1.86, P = 0.06, 95% CI: 0.98 - 3.53). Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing that the prevalence of hearing loss among cauliflower ears is higher than this rate among non-cauliflower ears confirmed by audiological tests. This emphasizes that, more preventive measures such as mandatory ear gear for wrestlers are required.
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- Pardis Noormohammadpour
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Spine Division, Noorafshar Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Hospital, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Ramin Kordi, Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tell: +98-2188630227-8, Fax: +98-2188003539, E-mail:
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Kindem S, Traves V, Requena C, Alcalá R, Llombart B, Serra-Guillén C, Nagore E, Guillén C, Sanmartin O. Bilateral cauliflower ear as the presenting sign of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. J Cutan Pathol 2014; 41:73-7. [PMID: 24460879 DOI: 10.1111/cup.12290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- S Kindem
- Department of Dermatology, Instituto Valenciano de Oncologia, Valencia, Spain.
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[Soft swelling of the pinna]. Presse Med 2013; 43:100-2. [PMID: 24144887 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2013.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Auricular and nasal deformities can have significant social ramifications; therefore, proper repair of these deformities is critically important to a child's well-being. Moreover, the benefits of reconstruction in the pediatric population must be weighed against added concerns about potential growth restriction on the ear and the nose with any manipulation. This article reviews various methods of auricular and nasal reconstruction and discusses some of the technical pearls for improved outcome. A complete discourse on treatment of total ear and nasal reconstruction is beyond the scope of this article. Attention is focused primarily on partial to subtotal defects.
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De Luca JF, Adams BB, Yosipovitch G. Skin Manifestations of Athletes Competing in the Summer Olympics. Sports Med 2012; 42:399-413. [DOI: 10.2165/11599050-000000000-00000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Fujiwara M, Suzuki A, Nagata T, Fukamizu H. Cauliflower ear dissection. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2011; 64:e279-82. [PMID: 21612992 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2011] [Revised: 03/27/2011] [Accepted: 04/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cauliflower ear (CE) is caused by repeated direct trauma to the external ear. Surgical correction of an established CE is one of the most challenging problems in ear reconstruction. However, no reports have clarified the dissection of an established CE in detail. In this report, the dissection of a CE is described based on macroscopic, microscopic and imaging features.
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- Masao Fujiwara
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hamamatsu University, School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
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Treatment of auricular hematoma by OK-432. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2010; 142:863-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2010.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2010] [Revised: 03/02/2010] [Accepted: 03/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Objectives: Intralesional injection therapy with OK-432 was developed as a therapy for operatively difficult lymphangioma (cystic hygroma) and is currently becoming a first-choice treatment for this disease. The aim of this article was to evaluate the outcome and complications of the treatment of patients with auricular hematoma by OK-432 therapy. Study Design: Case series with planned data collection. Setting: Yamagata University School of Medicine. Subjects and Methods: We tried this therapy in 21 patients with auricular hematoma between January 2001 and February 2009. We injected OK-432 solution into the lesion with a 27-gauge needle to prevent the leak of the agent out of the hematoma. We performed this treatment on an outpatient basis without hospitalization. Results: Disappearance or marked reduction of the lesion were observed in all patients who had this therapy, and local scarring and deformity of the auricle did not occur in any patients. As for side effects, local pain at the injection site and fever (37°C-38°C) were observed in a few of the patients who had this therapy, but such problems resolved within a few days. Conclusion: These results may allow us to speculate that intralesional injection therapy with OK-432 is simple, easy, safe, and effective and can be used as a substitute for surgery in the treatment of auricular hematoma.
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Roy S, Smith LP. A novel technique for treating auricular hematomas in mixed martial artists (ultimate fighters). Am J Otolaryngol 2010; 31:21-4. [PMID: 19944894 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2008.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2008] [Revised: 08/21/2008] [Accepted: 09/01/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to describe a "bolsterless" technique for managing auricular hematomas in professional fighters. METHODS Eight auricular hematomas were drained under local anesthesia by incising along an anatomical auricular crease. After evacuation of the hematoma and copious irrigation, the resultant skin flap was replaced in anatomical position, and through-and-through absorbable mattress sutures were used to secure the flap in place. Incision sites were left open and dressed with antimicrobial ointment. No bolsters were placed. The patients were given 1 week of oral antibiotic therapy. RESULTS All 8 hematomas resolved without further intervention. All 8 ears returned to their preinjury cosmetic state. Fighters were able to return to training within a week of the initial injury. No postoperative infections or other complications were noted. CONCLUSIONS In contrast to wrestlers, mixed martial artists (also called "ultimate fighters") do not routinely wear protective head gear. As a result, they are at increased risk of recurrent auricular hematomas, often resulting in severe auricular deformities (cauliflower ear). These patients are anxious to return to training and fighting, and are reluctant to wear a bolster after repair. At their urging, we agreed to attempt this bolsterless technique. Although 2 patients in this series already had a significant cauliflower ear before being treated for the current hematoma, in all cases the auricle returned to its preinjury condition. Bolsterless treatment using mattress sutures and cosmetically placed incisions represents a successful technique for management of auricular hematomas in this population.
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Kean J, Stewart KJ. Remodelling of the pinna in myxoid degeneration of the ear. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2009; 63:e556-60. [PMID: 20022834 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2009] [Revised: 10/26/2009] [Accepted: 11/25/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Idiopathic deformation of the pinna is not widely reported in the current literature. We present a series of cases in which patients have required surgery for spontaneous thickening and deformation of the auricular cartilage, and a description of a technique for surgical correction. Four cases of idiopathic deformation of the pinna are reported. Our preferred technique of scaphoid rim incision and anterior carving of the cartilage is described, with intra-operative photographs. Each patient reported spontaneous swelling of the upper poles of the ears beginning in the second or third decade of life. In 3 cases the deformity was bilateral, although in each of these cases one side was more severely affected than the other. Histology for these cases was reported as myxoid degeneration of the ear. All of the reported patients were pleased with the aesthetic outcome of their auricular remodelling. Currently, there are no typical patient demographics for idiopathic myxoid degeneration of the ear. We have achieved good aesthetic results by hand carving the anterior aspect of the deformed cartilage via scaphoid rim incisions.
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- J Kean
- Department of Plastic Surgery, St John's Hospital at Howden, Howden Road West, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6PP, UK.
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Murty OP. Maid abuse. J Forensic Leg Med 2009; 16:290-6. [PMID: 19481715 DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2007] [Revised: 10/25/2008] [Accepted: 12/09/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Domestic maid violence is an assault and coercive behaviour, which mainly includes physical, psychological and at times sexual too, by employer or household members of employer against a person hired as a domestic help. Maid abuse is well known but poorly documented in scientific literature. This is an important global issue. In this article, two illustrated cases of maid abuse are discussed. Their employers allegedly subjected both the victims to physical and psychological trauma. The physical examination of the victims showed poor state of clothing, nutrition, and presence of injuries of different duration. The bruises were irregular to patterned, and were inflicted by beating. Both cases had eczematous contact dermatitis over palms and soles, paronechia, and sub-ungal fungal infection due to unprotected working in wet conditions. In both cases, external ears were deformed like cauliflowers due to repeated trauma. All cases had multiple injuries of varying duration. In this paper, medico-legal and social issues related to maid abuse are also discussed in detail. A possible solution to minimise maid abuse is also suggested. This paper highlights and document maid abuse.
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- O P Murty
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Technology Malaysia, MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
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Yard EE, Collins CL, Dick RW, Comstock RD. An epidemiologic comparison of high school and college wrestling injuries. Am J Sports Med 2008; 36:57-64. [PMID: 17932400 DOI: 10.1177/0363546507307507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Wrestling holds worldwide popularity, and large numbers of United States high school and college males participate. However, the sport's arduous nature results in high injury rates. HYPOTHESIS Wrestling injury rates and patterns will differ between high school and college practice and match exposures. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive epidemiology study. METHODS Wrestling-related injury data were collected during the 2005-2006 academic year from 74 nationally representative high schools via High School Reporting Information Online (RIO) and from 15 Division I, II, and III colleges via the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance System. RESULTS Certified athletic trainers reported 387 injuries among participating high school wrestlers during 166,279 athlete-exposures, for an injury rate of 2.33 injuries per 1000 athlete-exposures. Nationally, high school wrestlers sustained an estimated 99,676 injuries and 8741 skin infections during the 2005-2006 season. In college, 258 injuries occurred among participating wrestlers during 35,599 athlete-exposures, for an injury rate of 7.25 injuries per 1000 athlete-exposures. The injury rate per 1000 athlete-exposures was higher in college than high school (rate ratio [RR] = 3.11, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.66-3.64) and was higher in matches than in practice in high school (RR = 2.12, 95% CI: 1.73-2.59) and college (RR = 5.07, 95% CI: 3.96-6.50). Diagnoses in greater proportions of college wrestlers included lacerations (injury proportion ratio [IPR] = 5.98, 95% CI: 2.27-15.74) and cartilage injuries (IPR = 2.69, 95% CI: 1.26-5.74). Body parts injured in greater proportions of high school wrestlers included elbow (IPR = 3.90, 95% CI: 1.66-9.14) and hand (IPR = 2.59, 95% CI: 1.21-5.54). Almost half of all injured high school (44.9%) and college (42.6%) wrestlers resumed wrestling within <1 week. Skin infections represented 8.5% and 20.9% of all reported high school and college events, respectively, and frequently affected the head/face/neck (50.0%). CONCLUSIONS Rates and patterns of wrestling injury differ between high school and college and between practice and matches.
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- Ellen E Yard
- Center for Injury Research and Policy, Columbus Children's Research Institute, Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205, USA.
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS An unrecognized auricular hematoma can lead to a disfiguring deformity, the cauliflower ear, but it can be prevented with prompt and comprehensive management. Fine needle aspiration with pressure bandages remains the mainstay treatment but will occasionally fail. We review our experience with recurrent or recalcitrant auricular hematomas in terms of their pathophysiology and revision surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. METHODS A review of patients undergoing surgical incision, drainage, and debridement secondary to recurrent auricular hematomas was conducted. Demographic data was collected, intraoperative notes were reviewed, and follow-up results were obtained. Our management included an open incision, aggressive debridement, and long term bolsters to the ear. RESULTS Ten patients presented with a persistent auricular hematoma and deformity following outpatient management with either incision and drainage or fine needle aspiration. All were male with a mean age of 25 years, presenting for surgery on average 19 days following initial trauma. The location of the hematoma within this group was not limited to the potential space between the cartilage and perichondrium. The hematoma was clearly located within the cartilage itself and it is postulated that this is one of the primary reasons for initial failure. Following surgical incision and drainage there were no recurrences or complications. CONCLUSION There is a select group of patients with refractory auricular hematomas that require more aggressive treatment over a fine needle aspiration. Open debridement is indicated for this group. The location of the hematoma, granulation tissue, and neo-cartilage is found to be within the cartilage itself rather than between the cartilage and perichondrium, thus explaining why a needle aspiration alone can be ineffective.
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- Tamer Ghanem
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA
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Cordoro KM, Ganz JE. Training Room Management of Medical Conditions: Sports Dermatology. Clin Sports Med 2005; 24:565-98, viii-ix. [PMID: 16004920 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2005.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Athletes' skin is subject to a distinct array of physical and environmental stressors. Trauma, the elements, and pathogenic organisms constantly challenge the skin's integrity. This article intends to arm the clinician with a fundamental knowledge of infections, mechanical injuries, and environmental insults common to the skin of athletes. Photographs corresponding to the described entities are included as figures. Because rapid return to play is the ultimate goal after injury or illness, there is a section dedicated to play restrictions as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Although the evaluation and management of cutaneous disease is a challenging endeavor, a consistent and systematic approach to this most accessible organ can result in early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and ultimate performance.
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- Kelly M Cordoro
- Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Box 800718, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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Eifinger F, Lang-Roth R, Woelfl M, Kribs A, Roth B. Auricular seroma in a preterm infant as a severe complication of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP). Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2005; 69:407-10. [PMID: 15733602 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2004.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2004] [Revised: 10/11/2004] [Accepted: 10/13/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in preterm infants is closely linked to improvements in the primary management of respiratory failure. We report on a severe complication involving the external ear, which is usually covered by the fixing straps of the nCPAP application system. The very low birthweight infant (233/7 weeks' gestation) was treated with nCPAP for more than 2 months. At the age of 51 days, the child developed a fluctuating seroma of the right external ear. Applied surgical treatments including punctation and compression of the ear resulted in full recovery after 3 months. Due to shearing forces associated with straps used for attaching the nasal application system, the infant developed a severe auricular trauma. Ear trauma can be minimised by careful padding of these straps. Continuous monitoring of the nCPAP-system, including the straps, is required.
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- Frank Eifinger
- Children's Hospital, Department of Neonatology, University of Cologne, Joseph-Stelzmann Strasse 9, D-50923 Cologne, Germany.
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BACKGROUND Acute haematoma of the pinna is a condition where a collection of blood forms beneath the perichondrial layer of the pinna. It is usually caused by blunt trauma, and if untreated will ultimately result in a deformity commonly known as 'cauliflower ear' or 'wrestler's ear'. Various treatments are employed to relieve the haematoma but no clear consensus exists on the best way to do so in order to produce the best cosmetic result with the least permanent deformity. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of treatment options in acute auricular haematoma. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (Cochrane Library Issue 2, 2003), MEDLINE (1966 - 2003) and EMBASE (1966 - 2003) with pre-specified terms. The date of the last search was April 2003. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials, case controlled trials and cohort studies including children and adults undergoing any intervention for acute auricular haematoma. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Fifty-nine references were identified from the searches. Forty-eight were retrieved and assessed for eligibility by the authors. None met the inclusion criteria. MAIN RESULTS Due to the lack of data from trials fulfilling selection criteria no results could be presented. REVIEWERS' CONCLUSIONS There is no clearly defined best treatment for acute auricular haematoma. There are no good quality data to determine either the optimal management strategy or even whether post-drainage intervention (such as splinting or bandaging) is necessary. Further research is required before any specific treatment may be recommended.
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Luckstead EF, Satran AL, Patel DR. Sport injury profiles, training and rehabilitation issues in American sports. Pediatr Clin North Am 2002; 49:753-67. [PMID: 12296531 DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(02)00017-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The injury profiles and possibilities for the sport-specific injuries associated with the major American youth sports have been reviewed in this article. Guideline concepts for physicans, athletes, and their families are noted. Weight-training general concepts are suggested for the younger athlete. Strong consideration should be given to include cheerleading as a sport to promote safety and reduce cheerleading-related injuries. A special appendix section updates current information on the popular sport of roller-blading.
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- Eugene F Luckstead
- Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech Medical School-Amarillo, 79016, USA.
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Yotsuyanagi T, Yamashita K, Urushidate S, Yokoi K, Sawada Y, Miyazaki S. Surgical correction of cauliflower ear. BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2002; 55:380-6. [PMID: 12372365 DOI: 10.1054/bjps.2002.3854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We have classified the cauliflower ear into different types according to the zone and the degree of deformity. One major group is deformity without change in the outline of the ear, and this is divided into four subgroups according to the zone. All of these subgroups can be treated by shaving the deformed cartilage through suitable incision lines. For deformities accompanied by a skin deficit, a postauricular skin flap should be used. The other major group is deformity accompanied by a change in the outline of the ear, which is divided into two subgroups. If the ear is rigid, a conchal cartilage graft is used. If the structural integrity of the ear is poor, costal cartilage is used to provide rigidity.
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- T Yotsuyanagi
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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Schonauer F, La Rusca I, Pereira JA, Molea G. Redefinition of the helical rim in cauliflower-ear surgery. BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2002; 55:66-8. [PMID: 11783972 DOI: 10.1054/bjps.2001.3743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Cauliflower ear is a serious deformity of the auricle induced by single or repeated injury to the external ear. Few papers deal with surgical techniques for correcting this deformity. We describe the use of ipsilateral excess cartilage to restore the helical rim.
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- F Schonauer
- Plastic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Repeated trauma to the ear very often results in "cauliflower ear." Many methods have been suggested to prevent an injured ear from demonstrating a cauliflowerlike deformity. The principles of treatment are evacuation of the hematoma, control of the reaccumulation of fluid, and maintenance of the cartilage contour. The authors studied the effect of ionizing radiation on deformed rabbit ears induced by repeated trauma. Twenty ears (10 rabbits) were used in the experiment. The animals were divided into four groups (control, preradiation, low dose, and high dose). Hematoma was produced by pounding the lateral side of the auricle 10 times with a 50-g weight at a height of 15 cm. The thickness of the injured and uninjured sites was measured, and histological analysis was performed for each group. The thickness of the ears of the irradiated groups was significantly less than the control group. The authors think that radiation treatment of repeatedly injured ears could prevent ear deformity, and could possibly be an adjunctive form of management of cauliflower ear in addition to hematoma evacuation and compression therapy.
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- K Hwang
- Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Inchon, Korea
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Vogelin E, Grobbelaar AO, Chana JS, Gault DT. Surgical correction of the cauliflower ear. BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 1998; 51:359-62. [PMID: 9771361 DOI: 10.1054/bjps.1997.0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
The cauliflower ear presents a challenge to the surgeon. Patients complain of discomfort and appearance. Three patients were treated surgically via a posterior approach to remove the hardened segment and re-sculpture a leaf of cartilage left in place. An acceptable cosmetic result was achieved and all patients are currently pain free.
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- E Vogelin
- RAFT Institute for Plastic Surgery Research and Education, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mount Vernon and Watford Hospitals NHS Trust, Northwood, Middlesex, UK
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An update on the treatment of soft tissue damage commonly resulting from accidental injuries and assaults.
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- R C Evans
- Accident Unit, Cardiff Royal Infirmary
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