Successful replantation of an amputated nasal tip by microvascular anastomosis

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991 Jun;87(6):1118-20. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199106000-00017.

Abstract

Successful microsurgical replantation of a completely avulsed nasal tip is presented. The result is excellent. The technical challenge involved no sizable veins for drainage. This problem was solved by an artery-to-vein shunting. For facial avulsions, there is nothing superior to the original tissue, and replantation should always be attempted first.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Arteries / injuries
  • Arteries / surgery
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / methods
  • Nose / blood supply
  • Nose / injuries*
  • Nose / surgery*
  • Replantation / methods*
  • Veins / injuries
  • Veins / surgery