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Complete scalp avulsion

E H Caldwell

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |February 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Complete scalp avulsion, often from farm tractor accidents, can cause severe disfigurement. Split thickness skin grafts offer a successful reconstructive option for extensive scalp loss, improving patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reconstructive surgery
    • Dermatology
    • Trauma surgery

    Background:

    • Complete scalp avulsion presents significant reconstructive challenges.
    • Previous attempts at scalp replacement have yielded poor results.
    • Farm tractor injuries are a notable cause of scalp avulsion in young females.

    Observation:

    • Three cases of complete scalp avulsion in young girls due to farm tractor accidents are presented.
    • All patients had long hair, a potential contributing factor.
    • The injuries resulted in extensive scalp loss.

    Findings:

    • Split thickness skin grafting was successfully employed in all three cases for scalp reconstruction.
    • Excellent aesthetic outcomes were achieved post-operatively.

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  • The use of wigs further enhanced the cosmetic results.

    • Implications:

    • Split thickness skin grafting is a viable and effective method for managing extensive scalp avulsion.
    • Microsurgical advancements offer future possibilities for scalp replantation.
    • This approach provides a positive alternative to previously unsuccessful treatments for scalp avulsion.