J Korean Soc Microsurg.  2011 May;20(1):74-77.

A Clinical Experience of Total Scalp Avulsion in a Male

• Song JK
• Kim MW
• Hwang SM
• Lim KR
• Jung YH
• Ahn SM

Abstract

Total scalp avulsion is rare but a devastating injury. This condition burdens the patient with disfigured cosmetic appearance and permanent psychosocial trauma. Throughout history, this condition has been favored in women working with mechanics since the long hair function as a vector appliance for oblique pull of the hair into a stationary torque. We present our experience of the replantation of the total avulsed scalp in male, first to be reported in Korea. Warm ischemic time was exceeding 16 hours along with severe crushed condition of the detached margin, a relatively satisfactory result was obtained.

Keyword

Scalp; Avulsion; Replantation; Male

MeSH Terms

Cosmetics
Female
Hair
Humans
Korea
Male
Mechanics
Replantation
Scalp
Torque
Warm Ischemia
Cosmetics