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. 1982 Jun;28:1145–1147.

Split Thickness Skin Grafting

P J Shoemaker
PMCID: PMC2306505  PMID: 21286172

Abstract

Primary care physicians often see wounds in which skin loss is a major factor. Although most of these wounds will heal with local care and with a reasonable functional result, split thickness skin grafting as a simple outpatient or bedside procedure can speed healing more comfortably for the patient and with greatly improved functional results. This article outlines the techniques of skin grafting as part of a minor surgical armamentarium.

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