A comparative study on cosmetic outcomes and hair follicular density of the surgical site incision in standard reverse question mark incision and L.G Kemp incision in patients undergoing Frontotemporoparietal craniotomy Surgery

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• Conditions: craniotomy.; Diffuse traumatic brain injury; S06.2X

• Registration Number: IRCT20180906040962N1
• Lead Sponsor: Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 9 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

candidates for frontotemporoparietal or lg kep craniotomy
age 18-65

Exclusion Criteria

traumatic scar wor wound in the craniotomy site
history of radiation therapy
diabetes mellitus
vascular diseases
dermatologic diseases ( e.g psoriasis, alpoecia, etc.)
use of immunosuppressive drugs

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Follicular density of the scalp. Timepoint: 6 months. Method of measurement: mean number per HPF.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Aesthetics evaluation. Timepoint: 6 months. Method of measurement: Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale(SBSES), and direct question from the patient.