Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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Complex facial degloving injury: a case report of a complication and its management

  • Sarkar, Dibya Falgoon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SCB Dental College and Hospital) ;
  • Dutta, Debanwita (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, North Bengal Dental College and Hospital)
  • Received : 2020.12.04
  • Accepted : 2021.02.01
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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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.

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Acknowledgement

The authors thank the entire faculty and theatre staff of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India.

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