Oh, why are my ears on the top of my foot?Incubated for 5 months, transplanted
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This is the cultivation of ears on the feet after losing them in an accident.
According to Chinese media, including the Xinqiu Daily, a woman who worked at a factory in Shandong Province, China, had an accident about six months ago when her hair was dried in a machine and part of her left ear, scalp, and facial skin were torn off.
Although it was not life-threatening, sophisticated reconstructive surgery was required to restore facial appearance and function.
The medical staff determined that the ear could not be immediately attached to its original position.
This is because blood flow was impossible due to severe blood vessel damage. Instead, I chose to step on the foot as a 'temporary place' to restore my ears to health. The instep is said to be suitable for transplantation because of its thin skin and similar blood vessel diameter to the ear.
The medical staff connected blood vessels of 0.2 to 0.3 mm size one by one with a micrograph for 10 hours. The blood vessels were sutured using thin needles and threads than human hair. Blood flow was not smooth in the beginning, but the ears gradually regained a healthy pink color.
For the next five months, the woman had to keep her ears on the top of her foot.
I lived extremely safely, but when I went out, I only wore loose shoes and walked at an appropriate speed for blood circulation.
In October, medical staff finally performed an operation to transfer the ear to its original position.
However, the process of finding and connecting deformed blood vessels and nerves was another challenge.
Doctors found blood vessels and nerves that could be used under the microscope, separating the tissue in layers, and finally getting their ears back in place.
After the operation, the woman shed tears as she looked at her face in the mirror. The ear that came back was more than just a part of the body. It symbolized the restoration of her life and hope.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
