Microsurgical replantation of an ear with no venous repair
Case report published in Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg (2010)
Abstract
Replantation of an avulsed ear was completely successful with only arterial repair (to the superficial temporal artery) and the use of medicinal leeches.
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Zusammenfassung
Adult male underwent complete ear replantation with arterial repair only and medicinal leech therapy, achieving full auricular survival.
Warum dies für die Hirudotherapie relevant ist
This case report describes the successful replantation of an avulsed ear achieved with only arterial repair (to the superficial temporal artery) and the use of medicinal leeches; no venous repair was performed. The abstract states leeches were 'used' without specifying the indication. This is relevant to ASH's domain as a documented instance of medicinal leech use in appendage replantation. The key caveat is that this is a single case report with no details on leech protocol, species, number, duration, or complications, and no comparative or outcome data beyond 'complete success.'
Zitation
Microsurgical replantation of an ear with no venous repair.
Hussey AJ, Kelly JI · Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery, 2010
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