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    This study presents a novel surgical technique using multiple thoracoabdominal pedicle flaps for extensive hand degloving injuries. The method achieved good functional recovery, enabling patients to return to work.

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Hand Surgery

    Background:

    • Extensive degloving injuries of the hand pose significant reconstructive challenges.
    • Traditional methods like single wrap-around flaps may have limitations in managing circumferential wounds and digital shortening.

    Observation:

    • A novel technique involving simultaneous elevation of multiple adjacent thoracoabdominal pedicle flaps, oriented in opposite directions, was applied to four patients.
    • The surgical approach facilitated subsequent division of the hand into individual digits.

    Findings:

    • The technique demonstrated successful application in four patients with severe hand degloving injuries.
    • A five-year follow-up of three patients showed good functional outcomes, allowing return to work.
    • This method appears to offer superior control over circumferential wounds and digital shortening compared to single long flaps.

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    Implications:

    • This multi-flap technique offers a promising alternative for complex hand reconstructions.
    • It may improve functional restoration and patient quality of life after severe hand trauma.
    • Further research could explore long-term outcomes and variations of this reconstructive approach.