Replantation of severed ear parts.

We have used a technique whereby a severed ear part is sutured back into place on "shaved" areas on the medical surface of the remaining ear and on the corresponding retroauricular area. After 4 to 6 weeks, the ears are freed and the raw surfaces are skin grafted. We think that replantation of severed ear parts is justifiable, and we recommend this method whereby the supply of blood vessels is increased.