Successful replantation of a bitten-off vermilion of the lower lip by microvascular anastomosis: case report.
A successful case of lower lip vermilion replantation is presented where there was lack of a suitable vein for drainage after arterial flow was re-established. The venous stasis was overcome by the "chemical leech," intra-replant subcutaneous heparin injection at intervals 9 days postoperatively. The result is excellent both aesthetically and functionally.
Jeng
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SF
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Wei
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FC
Noordhoff
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MS
D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods
D006493:Heparin