Management of the viable soft tissue cover in degloving injuries.
A new method of management of pure degloving injuries has been presented. Return of the distally based flap to its bed without longitudinal tension, use of a temporary biological dressing to protect exposed structures, and early, delayed repair of the residual defect are suggested. The improved survival of the flap and earlier rehabilitation of the patient have been gratifying.
D003646:Debridement; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous