Reconstruction of the Ear After Traumatic Amputation from Human Bite
Author Information
Author(s): Kyrmizakis Dionysios E, Karatzanis Alexander D, Bourolias Constantinos A, Hadjiioannou John K, Velegrakis George A
Primary Institution: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Crete, School of Medicine, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Hypothesis
Can the Baudet technique effectively reattach a severed ear without microsurgery?
Conclusion
The Baudet technique has been successfully used in two cases of traumatic ear amputation due to human bites, providing excellent aesthetic results.
Supporting Evidence
- The Baudet technique allows for a larger area of contact between the graft and the vascular bed, increasing the chances of survival.
- Both patients had successful outcomes with no complications after follow-up periods of 18 months and 4 months respectively.
Takeaway
Doctors can reattach a severed ear using a simple method that doesn't require complicated surgery, and it can look good afterward.
Methodology
Two cases of traumatic auricular amputation were treated using the Baudet technique, which involves reattaching the ear as a composite graft.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
One patient was a 47-year-old male and the other was a 20-year-old male.
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