Successful replantation of nose by microsurgical technique, and review of literature.
We present a case of total amputation of a major portion of the nose of a 10-year-old boy, which was successfully replanted by microsurgical technique. A 489-year review of the literature revealed the rarity of successful nasal replacement following amputation.
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National Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Eire.
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Eadie
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Lawlor
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D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries*; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*