Modified method of scalp fixation promotes survival of complete scalp avulsion replantation
Case report published in Clin Case Rep (2024)
Abstract
A complete scalp avulsion injury is rare but extremely challenging to treat. Because of the dense blood vessel bundles in the scalp, replantation failure may occur if there is a subcutaneous hematoma. The method of scalp fixation is crucial for replantation to be successful. We successfully treated a total scalp avulsion injury using a modified scalp fixation method, coupled with microsurgical anastomosis, to avoid subcutaneous hematoma effectively and achieved a satisfactory outcome with a follow-up of 9 years postoperatively.
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Summary
Case report of a total scalp avulsion successfully replanted using a modified scalp fixation method with microsurgical anastomosis to prevent subcutaneous hematoma, with a satisfactory outcome at 9 years of follow-up.
Context
This article reports successful complete scalp avulsion replantation using a modified scalp fixation method combined with microsurgical anastomosis, aimed at preventing subcutaneous hematoma, with satisfactory outcomes at 9-year follow-up. The abstract does not mention leeches, hirudotherapy, or any leech-derived intervention. The study is a single case report focused on a technical modification of scalp fixation to avoid hematoma formation. The abstract does not mention leech therapy, the leech secretome, or hirudin-based anticoagulation.
Citation
Reference (Vancouver style)
Xu L, Zhou G, Ju W, Zhang Y, Jin Q, Li L, et al. Modified method of scalp fixation promotes survival of complete scalp avulsion replantation. Clin Case Rep. 2024;12(12):e9665. doi:10.1002/ccr3.9665. PMID: 39670076
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