Scalp laceration: Difference between revisions
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
[[File:PMC4855742 gr1.png|thumb|Scalp laceration (right parietal).]] | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
[[File:PMC4855742 gr2.png|thumb|Repaired scalp laceration. May preferentially be closed with staples, if available.]] | |||
*Scalp laceration can be repaired with staples or if the patient has enough hair with [https://lacerationrepair.com/techniques/alternative-wound-closure/hair-apposition-technique/ Hair Apposition Technique] by twisting hair together and using dermabond. | *Scalp laceration can be repaired with staples or if the patient has enough hair with [https://lacerationrepair.com/techniques/alternative-wound-closure/hair-apposition-technique/ Hair Apposition Technique] by twisting hair together and using dermabond. | ||
*Can bleed a lot, consider figure of 8 stitch to help with hemostasis | *Can bleed a lot, consider figure of 8 stitch to help with hemostasis | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Dermatology]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:05, 3 May 2023
Background
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Head trauma
- Traumatic brain injury
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Intra-axial
- Extra-axial
- Moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury
- Mild traumatic brain injury
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Orbital trauma
- Maxillofacial trauma
- Scalp laceration
- Skull fracture
- Pediatric head trauma
Maxillofacial Trauma
- Ears
- Nose
- Oral
- Other face
- Zygomatic arch fracture
- Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture
- Related
Evaluation
Workup
Diagnosis
Management
- Scalp laceration can be repaired with staples or if the patient has enough hair with Hair Apposition Technique by twisting hair together and using dermabond.
- Can bleed a lot, consider figure of 8 stitch to help with hemostasis
- Often accompanied by hematomas which may require evacuation for proper skin alignment
Disposition
See Also
Special Lacerations by Body Part
- Head
- Hand
- Other
- Bites
- General laceration repair (main)