A STUDY ON PROPORTION OF PERICHONDRITIS AND ITS MICROBIOLOGICAL PROFILE AMONG PINNA INJURY CASES - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
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Keywords
Pinna Injury, Perichondritis, Deformity
Abstract
Background
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of perichondritis, its clinical microbiological profile, the factors linked to perichondritis, and the complications of perichondritis.
Methods
This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted among patients presenting with pinna injury and symptoms of perichondritis attending the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Government T.D. Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha, over a period of 18 months after obtaining IRC and IEC clearance.
Results
Out of 216 patients with pinna injury who presented to our department, the proportion of perichondritis was found to be 9.72%. Out of the study population, 86% were males and 14% were females. Regarding the mode of injury to the pinna, 82% resulted from RTA, 7.4% from self-fall, 4.2% from ear piercing, 3.2% from burns, 1.9% from dog bites, 0.5% from electrocution, and 0.5% without any known causes. Amongst the cases for which pus culture and sensitivity were done, 75% were found to be Pseudomonas, 6.2% were E. coli, and 19% were found to have mixed flora. Debridement was done in 29% of patients, and deformity was found in 29% of cases.’
Conclusion
The proportion of perichondritis among pinna injury cases in my study was found to be 9.72%. A statistically significant association was found between mode of injury and pinna perichondritis.
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Dr. Ruksana H.
Senior Resident, Department of ENT, Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Dr. Darshana Ravindran
Assistant Professor, Department of ENT, Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Dr. Shambhu Dev S.
Associate Professor, Department of ENT, Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Dr. Santhi T.
Professor & HOD, Department of ENT, Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.