Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report

September 2011 in “ PM&R ”

Noel Grandas, Karen Kwapis

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Studysummary The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.

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