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Complete ear replantation without venous anastomosis

R K Nath1, B A Kraemer, A Azizzadeh

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Medical Center, Houston 77030, USA.

Microsurgery
|October 21, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Complete ear replantation after traumatic amputation can be achieved using mechanical wick venous drainage when leeches are unavailable. This method successfully restored the ear

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Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Trauma surgery

Background:

  • Complete traumatic auricle amputation is rare.
  • Microvascular reconstruction is the ideal management for ear replantation.
  • Venous drainage is critical for replant survival, often requiring leech therapy.

Observation:

  • A case of complete ear replantation following traumatic amputation is presented.
  • Mechanical wick venous drainage and anticoagulation were employed due to unavailability of leeches.
  • The procedure aimed to restore auricular arterial, venous, and nerve continuity.

Findings:

  • Mechanical wick venous drainage resulted in satisfactory venous outflow.
  • The ear replant achieved a virtually normal appearance and function.
  • The ear regained normal touch and two-point sensibility despite unrepaired great auricular nerve.

Implications:

  • Mechanical wick drainage offers a viable alternative for venous drainage in ear replantation when leeches are not feasible.
  • This technique can lead to excellent functional and aesthetic outcomes in complete ear replantation.
  • Nerve regeneration may occur even without direct nerve repair in certain cases.

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