Replantation of an avulsed ear, using a single arterial anastamosis.
Avulsion of the ear is relatively uncommon and replantation a technical challenge. A case in which an avulsed ear was successfully replanted using a single arterial anastamosis is described. The surgical difficulties encountered, the pharmaceutical approach to postoperative care and the problems which resulted from the lack of venous drainage are discussed.
O'Toole
G
G
Salisbury District General Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, UK. gregoryotoole@bigfoot.com
Bhatti
K
K
Masood
S
S
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D024763:Leeching; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*