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Quantitative fluorimetric effects of leeching on a replanted ear
Author(s) -
Anthony James P.,
Lineaweaver William C.,
Davis James W.,
Buncke Harry J.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920100304
Subject(s) - venous congestion , leech , medicine , replantation , perfusion , venous stasis , surgery , anatomy , cardiology , world wide web , computer science
Leeching is used to relieve venous congestion in microscopically replanted tissues. A quantitative description of the effects of leech application on tissue perfusion has not been reported. We report a case of an ear replantation in which venous congestion was consistently improved with leeching. In four instances, quantitative fluorimetry, which indicated impaired circulation and prompted leech application, showed restoration of normal circulation patterns following leech application. The fluorometric studies suggested that arterial inflow improved and venous congestion was relieved.