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Incomplete Ear Amputation.

Chao Zhang¹, Li Teng, Jia-Jie Xu

¹Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.

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|October 16, 2018

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Ear injuries are common, but no single surgical technique is best. This case report details a successful non-microsurgical primary reattachment for a subtotal ear laceration, achieving excellent cosmetic results.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Otolaryngology

Background:

Auricular (ear) amputations frequently occur in emergency settings due to the ear's exposed anatomical position.
Numerous surgical techniques exist for treating ear injuries, including microsurgical replantation, primary reattachment, composite grafts, and reconstructive methods using cartilage or flaps.
Optimal surgical approach selection is critical, as no single gold standard exists, and improper choices can impede future reconstructive efforts.

Observation:

A rare case of a left subtotal ear laceration involving the inferior lobule pedicle was encountered.
The injury was treated using a non-microsurgical primary reattachment technique.

Findings:

The non-microsurgical primary reattachment procedure resulted in an ideal cosmetic outcome for the subtotal ear laceration.
This case demonstrates the efficacy of non-microsurgical primary reattachment in specific auricular trauma scenarios.

Implications:

This successful case highlights the potential of non-microsurgical primary reattachment as a viable option for specific ear injury reconstructions.
Choosing the appropriate initial surgical strategy is paramount for successful ear trauma management and patient outcomes.