Replantation of amputated parts of the penis, nose, ear, and scalp.
The primary restoration of traumatically amputated digits is now routinely possible through the use of microvascular and microneural surgical techniques. The anatomy of the scalp, penis, ear, and nose makes them suitable subjects for application of these techniques. It has been the belief of many authors, as summarized by Grabb and Dingman, that venous congestion is the usual explanation for failure of replanted tissue without microsurgical repairs. Unsuitable veins of small caliber and venous congestion remain as the bane of the microsurgeon. The relative infrequency of these amputations makes it necessary to continue careful study of all reports regarding their microsurgical replantation. There is every reason to believe that increased surgical experience will result in more favorable outcomes.
D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*