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.
Salisbury District General Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, UK. gregoryotoole@bigfoot.com
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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*