Replantation of amputated ear with anastomosis of vessel
Case series published in Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi (2015)
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the application of microsurgical technique in the replantation of amputated ear. METHODS: 7 cases of amputated ears were analyzed from June 2009 to April 2015 in our department. We used microsurgical technique to anastomose about five vessels and nerves. The blood supply of auricle was restored within three to six hours. All subjects underwent treatments including anti-freezing, anti-spasm and anti-infection treatment after the emergency surgery. RESULTS: 7 amputated ears were all survived after replantation. The patients were followed up for one month to six months ( average for 28 months). The appearances of survived ears body were fully recovered without any significant atrophy or pigmentation. The sensory function of ears recovered to normal after 1 year. CONCLUSIONS: The application of microsurgical technique in the replantation of amputated ear can expect the high success rate of ear replantation. However, skilled and high-quality anastomosis technique of small vascular are required.
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Summary
In a series of 7 amputated-ear replantations using microsurgical anastomosis of about five vessels and nerves per case, restoring blood supply within three to six hours, all seven ears survived, with appearance fully recovered and sensory function normal by one year.
Context
This study analyzed 7 cases of amputated ear replantation using microsurgical anastomosis of approximately five vessels and nerves, reporting survival of all replanted ears with good cosmetic and sensory outcomes over follow-up averaging 28 months. Postoperative management included anti-freezing, anti-spasm, and anti-infection treatment. The abstract does not mention venous congestion, leech therapy, or any alternative decongestion methods. The study provides no data on hirudotherapy or the leech secretome; leech therapy might theoretically be adjunctively applied in ear replantation.
Citation
Reference (Vancouver style)
Shubin H, Jun W, Yunyong H, Liangcai Z, Zhen Z, Xinghua H, et al. Replantation of amputated ear with anastomosis of vessel. Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2015;31(5):337-339. PMID: 26930805
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