Ear wound with exposed cartilage. Good approximation of edge | Figure 1
forderit
Emergency Medicine
Ear wound with exposed cartilage. Good approximation of edges and full coverage of underlying cartilage can be achieved, there is cartilage tear though. Would you still excise a wedge and close or happy with skin closure? What is the aim of follow-up and how soon should this be?
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