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Microvascular replantation of a traumatically amputated ear

Case report published in Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery (1996)

Zuletzt aktualisiert: June 18, 2026Geprüft von: ASH Editorial Board
Research article — evidence reviewArticle reference
Evidence: Case reportKlinische StudienFunk GF et al. · Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 1996

Abstract

We describe the replantation of a traumatically severed auricle using microvascular anastomosis to reestablish blood flow to the ear. Microvascular reattachment of the severed auricle occurred 10 hours after the trauma. Postoperatively, adjunctive measures, including anticoagulation and the use of medicinal leeches, were used to relieve venous congestion of the replanted auricle. The replanted auricle healed completely with 100% survival, resulting in an essentially normal-appearing external ear. In the management of a traumatically severed auricle, microvascular replantation should be considered as the intervention of first choice in selected cases. If the procedure is successful, the cosmetic results are excellent; if it is not successful, a number of other reconstructive techniques remain as options.

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Publication typeCase ReportsJournal Article
Indexed MeSH termsAdultAmputation, TraumaticAnimalsAnticoagulantsEar, ExternalGraft SurvivalHumansLeechesMaleMicrosurgeryPostoperative CareReplantation

Zusammenfassung

We describe the replantation of a traumatically severed auricle using microvascular anastomosis to reestablish blood flow to the ear.

Warum dies für die Hirudotherapie relevant ist

This case report describes the microvascular replantation of a traumatically severed auricle, reattached 10 hours after trauma using microvascular anastomosis. Postoperatively, adjunctive measures including anticoagulation and medicinal leeches were used to relieve venous congestion of the replanted auricle, which healed completely with 100% survival and an essentially normal-appearing external ear. This is relevant to ASH's domain as it documents the use of medicinal leeches to manage venous congestion in a microsurgical replantation setting. Caveat: This is a single case report; the individual contribution of leech therapy versus surgical technique or anticoagulation to the successful outcome cannot be isolated from the report.

Zitation

Microvascular replantation of a traumatically amputated ear

Funk GF et al. · Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 1996

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