Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery

    August 2008 in “ Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ”
    Michael Lypka, Dennis‐Duke Yamashita, Mark M. Urata
    Studysummary This case report describes postoperative alopecia in a female patient following orthognathic surgery and underscores the importance of understanding the condition's pathophysiology for prevention and identification.
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