What is it about?

The article describes an innovative way of preparing the scalp before replantation. Shaving is an important part of preparation and an easy technique has been described.

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Why is it important?

It saves time before proceeding to a lengthy surgery as well as further damage to the injured part.

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It is a simple and rapid technique. can be tried by both the established and young surgeons. we would prefer not to cut the hairs short before starting shaving as that may contaminate the under surface of the scalp

Dr RAHUL KRISHNARAO PATIL
Khoula Hospital, Muscat

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This page is a summary of: Modified method of shaving an avulsed scalp before replantation, Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, July 2008, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2007.10.067.
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