October 2013 in “European Orthopaedics and Traumatology” A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
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November 2015 in “Journal of anesthesia” A woman permanently lost hair on her scalp after a long surgery.
January 2024 in “Anaesthesia reports” Using a gel head pad during surgery can cause hair loss in children.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” 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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July 2018 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This report describes two cases of postoperative alopecia following oral surgery, highlighting potential risk factors such as head positioning and prolonged operative time, and suggests prevention strategies.