ABSTRACT
The authors present a case of successful replantation of a totally avulsed ear in
a 37-year-old patient, using a termino-terminal arterial anastomosis on the superficial
temporal artery. As no suitable vein could be identified in the amputated part, they
relied on leech therapy and systemic anticoagulation for venous drainage. Despite
an 18-hr ischemia, the ear survived completely.
KEYWORD
Total ear avulsion - replantation without venous repair