Complex facial degloving injury: a case report of a complication and its management
10.5125/jkaoms.2022.48.3.174
- Author:
Dibya Falgoon SARKAR
1
;
Debanwita DUTTA
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2022;48(3):174-177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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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.
