Large necrosis of the scalp following temporal catheter placement in an infant with severe acute malnutrition: A case report

Scalp necrosis is uncommon in malnourished children, yet temporal catheterization is frequently observed in pediatric hospital settings. The condition is characterized by a black, hard, and unresponsive scalp. Etiologies such as temporal arteritis, burns, and Takayasu’s disease, have been proposed....

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Main Authors: Mongwa Mbikilile Justin, Ntambala Prince, Nanga Batende, Alumeti Munyali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2024-12-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096691124000840
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