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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2012; 45(03): 560-562
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.105978
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Use of a halo frame for optimum intra- and post-operative management after scalp replantation/revascularization

R. Koul Ashok
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore, India
,
Sushil Nahar
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore, India
,
Beena Valandi
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore, India
,
Praveen H. P. Kumar
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore, India
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21 November 2019 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We present a new technique for stabilizing an avulsed scalp during and after replantation/revascularization. We used an aluminium "halo" frame with 4 screws. This technique can rigidly stabilize an avulsed scalp and eliminate the possibility of shearing/pressure necrosis. This device can make perioperative management easier and more comfortable for the patient and caregivers.

KEY WORDS

Scalp avulsion - scalp replantation - scalp revascularization - scalp stabilization
 
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