Postoperative Permanent Pressure Alopecia

    November 2015 in “ Journal of anesthesia ”
    Zi Yun Chang, Jan Ngian, Claudia Chong, Chin Ted Chong, Q. Y. Liew
    TLDR A woman permanently lost hair on her scalp after a long surgery.
    A 49-year-old Chinese female experienced postoperative permanent pressure alopecia at the occipital area of the scalp following a 12-hour laparoscopic assisted Whipple’s surgery. This condition, although rare, was significant due to its permanence, contrasting with the typically temporary nature of pressure-induced hair loss after general anesthesia. The case highlighted the importance of recognizing and understanding the risk factors associated with this uncommon complication in the context of anesthesia and surgery.
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