Deep Dive into all things Skin Grafts: Design, Raise, Inset & Complications

The conversation covers topics such as the donor sites for full thickness and split thickness skin grafts, techniques for raising and thinning the grafts, and methods for closing the donor sites. The speakers also discuss the use of tumescence and different instruments for grafting. There is a difference in preferences and techniques among the speakers, highlighting the variability in practice. The conversation focused on the different techniques and approaches to skin grafting, including tie-over dressings, quilting, and bolster dressings. The speakers discussed their preferences and experiences with these methods, as well as the use of specific dressings such as Kaltostat and honey-based dressings. They also touched on the management of complications and the timing of follow-up visits. Overall, the conversation provided valuable insights into the practical aspects of skin grafting.

Keywords

skin grafts, donor sites, full thickness, split thickness, raising, thinning, closure, tumescence, instruments, skin grafting, tie-over dressings, quilting, bolster dressings, Kaltostat, honey-based dressings, complications, follow-up visits

Keywords

skin grafts, donor sites, full thickness, split thickness, raising, thinning, closure, tumescence, instruments, skin grafting, tie-over dressings, quilting, bolster dressings, Kaltostat, honey-based dressings, complications, follow-up visits