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ArticleCureus2024

Harnessing the Degloved Palm in Crush Injury Management.

Devananthan Ilenghoven, Salina Ibrahim, Shah Jumaat Mohd Yussof

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Devananthan IlenghovenPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Al Sultan Abdullah, Puncak Alam, MYS.
Salina IbrahimPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sungai Buloh Hospital, Sungai Buloh, MYS.
Shah Jumaat Mohd YussofPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Al Sultan Abdullah, Puncak Alam, MYS.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Degloving injuries of the upper limbs, common in industrial settings, pose significant reconstructive challenges. The injury's severity dictates the approach, from primary closure and skin grafting to complex free tissue transfer. Proper preparation of both the wound bed and degloved tissue is crucial, as the degloved tissue can serve as an effective biological dressing. Furthermore, salvaging this tissue and preparing it as a full-thickness skin graft can lead to good graft take-up and healing. This case report presents a 23-year-old male who sustained a severe crush and degloving injury to his right hand from heavy machinery. Using meticulous debridement and careful preparation of the degloved tissue, we achieved optimal wound management and coverage. This case highlights the critical role of preparation technique in achieving successful outcomes and underscores the potential benefits of using the degloved tissue prior to complex reconstructive scenarios, offering valuable insights for clinical practice.

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autologous skinbiological dressingcrush avulsion injurydegloved palmfull thickness skin graft

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PMID39070399
PMCPMC11283845

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