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Ricardo Horta1, António Costa-Ferreira, Joana Costa
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, and Burn Unit, Hospital de São João, Porto, Medical School, Porto, Portugal. ricardojmhorta@gmail.com
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 21, 2011
Summary
Replantation of a traumatically amputated ear due to a human bite, without microsurgery, can be a safe and effective reconstructive option. The Baudet technique offers a reliable alternative for auricular reconstruction, yielding excellent aesthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Traumatic auricular amputation from human bites presents significant reconstructive challenges.
- While microsurgical replantation is an option, non-microsurgical alternatives are explored for safety and efficacy.
Observation:
- A case report details the successful management of a near-complete auricular amputation caused by a human bite.
- The patient was a 44-year-old male who sustained the injury during a physical altercation.
Findings:
- The Baudet technique was successfully employed for the ear replantation.
- This method facilitates extensive graft-to-vascular bed contact, enhancing survival rates in high-infection-risk scenarios like human bites.
Implications:
- The Baudet technique provides a reliable, simple, and aesthetically pleasing solution for auricular reconstruction after human bite injuries.
- This approach may be particularly advantageous in cases where microsurgery is not feasible or carries increased risks.
