Successful reattachment of an almost totally avulsed ear; use of the fluorescein test.
The advent of sophisticated techniques, including microvascular surgery and the "pocket principle," should not always preclude a simple suturing reattachment of an almost totally avulsed ear. Confirmation of adequate perfusion of the ear by the fluorescein test may be a strong factor in the decision.
D002648:Child; D004431:Ear, External / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005452:Fluoresceins; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012092:Replantation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
D005452:Fluoresceins