Treatment of Perichondritis with a Quinolone Derivative—Norfloxacin

Thomas, Julian M.; Swanson, Neil A.

1988-04

Citation: THOMAS, JULIAN M.; SWANSON, NEIL A. (1988). "Treatment of Perichondritis with a Quinolone Derivative—Norfloxacin." The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology 14(4): 447-450. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/74571>

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.

ISSN: 0148-0812, 1524-4725

DOIs: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1988.tb03381.x

Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/74571

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