Ear replantation as super-microsurgery: technical tips
Case series published in J Craniofac Surg (2025)
Abstract
Compared with other techniques of ear reattachment, microvascular replantation produces a superior esthetic result. However, its rarity and very tiny vessel size make ear replantation a complex and difficult procedure for microsurgeons. With the development of microsurgical skills, it has been possible to restore even the partially amputated ear, as well as the totally avulsed ear. Currently, only a few successful results have been published as case reports and included in review articles. The authors present, for the first time in the literature, a small clinical series of ear replantations, together with super-microsurgical intraoperative video clips. The authors also share several technical tips for successful ear replantation, which might prove of help to microsurgeons.
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Summary
First small clinical series of ear replantations, presented with super-microsurgical intraoperative video clips covering partial and total avulsions; the authors share technical tips for successful ear replantation to help other microsurgeons.
Context
This article presented a small clinical series of ear replantations performed with super-microsurgical techniques, including intraoperative video clips and technical tips intended to assist microsurgeons with the challenges of tiny vessel anastomoses. The abstract discusses the surgical technique and rarity of ear replantation, with no mention of venous congestion, leech therapy, or the leech secretome.
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