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Reconstructive Surgery
Failed scalp replantation can induce dangerous psychological sequelae
June 28th, 2004
Failed scalp replantation can induce dangerous psychological sequelae. "Published reports of avulsed scalp replant attempts have been promising. Numerous case reports and published series have demonstrated a >90% replantation success rate," surgeons in the United States explained. "However, there exists a paucity of articles on the management of patients following failed scalp replantation attempts." A. Mowlavi and coauthors at Southern Illinois University noted "numerous stressors that affect these patients, including the inciting traumatic event, hospitalizations, multiple surgical interventions, postsurgical therapies, and disfigurement caused...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2004-06-28)
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