| Literature DB >> 26611234 |
Zi Yun Chang1, Jan Ngian2, Claudia Chong2, Chin Ted Chong3, Qui Yin Liew3.
Abstract
A 49-year-old Chinese female underwent elective laparoscopic assisted Whipple's surgery lasting 12 h. This was complicated by postoperative pressure alopecia at the occipital area of the scalp. Pressure-induced hair loss after general anaesthesia is uncommon and typically temporary, but may be disconcerting to the patient. We report this case of postoperative permanent pressure alopecia due to its rarity in the anaesthesia/local literature, and review the risk factors for its development.Entities:
Keywords: General anaesthesia; Postoperative alopecia; Pressure alopecia
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26611234 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-015-2100-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Anesth ISSN: 0913-8668 Impact factor: 2.078