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Postoperative Pressure-Induced Alopecia and Perioperative Care: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Postoperative pressure alopecia is a rare complication whose incidence is positively correlated with the duration of surgery. Here we showed a case about pressure alopecia one month after a lengthy operation. The patient suffered for the hair loss over her occiput measuring about 3 × 4 cm. This case reminds us that primary prevention of pressure alopecia is need to be emphasized, as this can minimize unnecessary distress to patients. We should pay attention to this kind of intraoperative complication, because it is entirely possible to prevent it from occurring through our practice.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88351

Authors: Yamei Yun, Chao Nian, Na Liu

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Plastic Surgery Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412500067