Open AccessPressure-induced alopecia in pediatric patients following prolonged urological surgeries: The case reports and a review of literature
Author(s) -
Rashid Saeed Khokhar,
Jumana Baaj,
Hamdan Alhazmi,
Fatima Al Dammas,
Alaa M.Z. Aldalati
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.164651
Subject(s) - medicine , hypoxemia , scalp , complication , anesthesia , vigilance (psychology) , surgery , topical anesthesia , psychology , neuroscience
Postoperative alopecia has been reported as a rare complication after prolonged immobilization during general anesthesia. The constant pressure on the scalp is causative and may be exacerbated by hypoxemia or hypotension. There is a correlation between the length surgery duration under anesthesia and the development of permanent alopecia. Regular head turning schedules and vigilance for the condition should be used as prophylaxis to prevent permanent alopecia.