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Case Reports
. 2008 Sep-Oct;29(5):361-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2007.10.004. Epub 2008 Jun 16.

Iatrogenic ear lobule ischemic injury from pressure dressing as an unusual complication of parotidectomy

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Iatrogenic ear lobule ischemic injury from pressure dressing as an unusual complication of parotidectomy

Yeo-Hoon Yoon et al. Am J Otolaryngol. 2008 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

The use of compressive dressing is usually spread to enhance neovascularization of the dissected facial flap by elimination of dead space between the flap and the dermis in parotid surgery through facelift incision. The author reports a clinical case of compressive dressing after parotidectomy that was inappropriately performed to folding of the ear lobule, leading to ischemic injury. This iatrogenic complication resulted in the development of contracture of ear lobule and deformity of auricle. Consequently, careful compressive dressing after parotidectomy through facelift incision must be applied; and the wound must be inspected daily for early detection and prompt treatment of local complications.

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