Skin grafting is an indispensable technique used in a variety of clinical situations, including acute burns, traumatic wounds, scar contracture release, and oncological and congenital deficiencies. The author’s preferred techniques for harvesting and resurfacing various skin defects using split- and full-thickness skin grafts are described in this chapter, together with the assessment of donor and recipient sites, preoperative preparation and postoperative considerations.
Matriderm® 1 mm versus Integra® Single Layer 1.3 mm for one-step closure of full thickness skin defects: a comparative experimental study in rats