Skin Grafting
Published in November 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-443-08706-6 (ISBN)
Description
A guide to the principles and techniques of skin grafting for plastic surgeons, dermatologists and otolaryngologists, this book considers theories vital to the repair of skin defects. Special attention is given to grafting for treating nasal defects and the reconstruction of the eyebrows.
A guide to the principles and techniques of skin grafting for plastic surgeons, dermatologists and otolaryngologists, this book considers theories vital to the repair of skin defects. Special attention is given to grafting for treating nasal defects and the reconstruction of the eyebrows.
A guide to the principles and techniques of skin grafting for plastic surgeons, dermatologists and otolaryngologists, this book considers theories vital to the repair of skin defects. Special attention is given to grafting for treating nasal defects and the reconstruction of the eyebrows.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
44 line drawings, index
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
Weight
196 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-08706-6 (9780443087066)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 Basics of skin grafting: wound healing considerations, graft quality; period between graft placement and graft take; quality of recipient site. Part 2 Split thickness skin grafting: definition; indications; donor site considerations; preparation for grafting; grafting instruments; harvesting techniques; securing the graft; donor site care; postoperative expectations; mesh grafting; complications. Part 3 Full thickness skin grafting: definition; indications; donor site considerations; preparation for grafting; harvesting technique; defatting the graft; securing the graft; closure of the donor site; postoperative expectations; complications. Part 4 Composite skin grafting: auricular composite grafts for nasal reconstruction; hair-bearing strip grafts for eyebrow reconstruction.