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J Reconstr Microsurg 1993; 9(5): 327-329
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006738
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© 1993 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Successful Upper Labial Replantation after 17 Hours of Ischemia: Case Report

Yuichi Hirasé, Tadao Kojima, Junya Hayashi, Mika Nakano
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Accepted for publication 1993

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This report presents successful replantation of the upper lip after 17 hours of ischemia. In spite of successful venous anastomoses, the postoperative use of leeches was necessary because of severe congestion. However, sensory and functional recovery was excellent.