Treatment of Perichondritis with a Quinolone Derivative—Norfloxacin

JULIAN M. THOMAS, NEIL A. SWANSON

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Abstract

Abstract. Auricular perichondritis is an uncommon complication following surgery of the external ear. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most commonly associated pathogen. Presented is a patient with auricular perichondritis successfully treated with norfloxacin, a newly available, orally administered antibiotic with antipseudomonal activity. 1988 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)447-450
Number of pages4
JournalThe Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
Volume14
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1988
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Dermatology

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