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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)

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.

keywords
Degloving injury, Skin grafting, Case reports, Soft tissue injury, Mandibular fractures

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons