Complex facial degloving injury: a case report of a complication and its management
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2022, v.48 no.3, pp.174-177
https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2022.48.3.174
Dibya Falgoon Sarkar (SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack)
Debanwita Dutta (North Bengal Dental College and Hospital, Darjeeling)
Dibya,
F.
S.
, &
Debanwita,
D.
(2022). Complex facial degloving injury: a case report of a complication and its management. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 48(3), 174-177, https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2022.48.3.174
Abstract
Facial degloving injuries are due to separation between the skin and subcutaneous tissues from the underlying muscles, bones, and fascia. These injuries often create a reconstructive challenge for surgeons especially when there are associated complications like wound infection or necrosis of the avulsed flap. This case report presents management of a case of facial degloving injury with full thickness necrosis of the avulsed flap. The authors concluded that treatment of such complex wounds requires a multi-disciplinary approach along with proper planning and staging of the surgical procedures for optimum aesthetic and functional outcomes.
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Degloving injury,
Skin grafting,
Case reports,
Soft tissue injury,
Mandibular fractures