Skin Grafting

Types of Skin Grafts

“…Often a graft may be used when healingof a full thickness wound by second intention, a primary closure, or utilization of a local flap are not feasible options [3].…”

“…Both allografts and xenografts are used in chronic wounds or burn wounds. Their utility comes from their ability to stimulate wound healing, provide protection and achieve debridement [3].…”

“…During imbibition, the graft and the wound bed are held together via a layer of fibrin. The fibrin is eventually replaced by granulation tissue [2,3,8].…”

“…The second phase, inosculation, is defined by an anastomosis of the preexistent vessels of the graft and the wound base. This phase occurs during the second and third postoperative days [3].…”

“…STSG are indicated for large defects (>5 cm), slow-or nonhealing chronic wounds, or as a temporary cover when monitoring a wound bed for potential cancer recurrence [3,10].…”