Postoperative (pressure) alopecia: A case report after orthopedic surgery pediatric and literature review
Abstract
Introduction: Pressure alopecia (PA) is an infrequent entity presented by patients undergoing extensive surgery.
Objective: To report the case of a patient under 14 years of age undergoing orthopedic surgery of the pelvis and femur. Also, we present a review of the literature.
Results: PA has been related to prolonged surgical time and possibly to the continuous pressure generated by head position during the intervention. It is considered a self-limiting adverse effect derived from anesthesia, which is clinically evidenced during the early postoperative period.
Conclusion: Ensuring continuous repositioning of the patient's head during the procedure is the main recommendation for its prevention.
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