Microsurgical replantation of an ear with no venous repair

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.'