Successful microvascular replantation of a completely amputated ear

Microsurgery. 1993;14(5):312-4. doi: 10.1002/micr.1920140505.

Abstract

A case of successful microvascular replantation of a traumatically amputated ear is presented. The postoperative course was complicated by venous thrombosis requiring the use of medicinal leeches and systemic heparinization for salvage. This is the tenth successful microvascular ear replantation reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Animals
  • Ear, External / surgery*
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leeches
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Replantation*
  • Thrombosis / therapy

Substances

  • Heparin