FREE REPLANTATION OF TOTAL AVULSED SCALP- A CASE REPORT

Lazo Noveski; Boro Dzonov; Elizabeta Mircevska; Katerina Jovanovska; Gordana Georgieva

Lazo Noveski University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, „Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje, R of North Macedonia
Boro Dzonov University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Medical Faculty, Skopje, R. North Macedonia
Elizabeta Mircevska University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Medical Faculty, Skopje, R. North Macedonia
Katerina Jovanovska University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Medical Faculty, Skopje, R. North Macedonia
Gordana Georgieva University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Medical Faculty, Skopje, R. North Macedonia

Abstract

We present the case of a 38-year-old female who came to our Clinic 5 hours after injury with scalp avulsion due to entanglement of head scarf in the motorized machine with a good final result after which the patient can use a wig. During the treatment, hyperbaric oxygen therapy was applied, after which we had a dilemma about the benefits of using it.

Key words: injury, scalp, replantation, surgery

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