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Skin flaps and grafts

Padilla PL, Khoo KH, Ho TH, et al. Plastic surgery. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 21st ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier; 2022:chap 69.Pettengill KM. Therapy management of complex injuries of the hand. In: Skirven TM, Osterman AL, Fedorczyk JM, Amadio PC, Feldscher SB, Shin EK,…

Skin Grafts and Flaps

Introduction Skin grafts and skin flaps are two surgical techniques that are commonly utilised by plastic surgeons when a defect cannot be closed by primary or secondary intention (Fig. 1, see Reconstructive Ladder). The key differences between a graft and a flap is in regards to its blood supply; a skin graft receives its blood…

Skin Grafts and Flaps

Introduction Skin grafts and skin flaps are two surgical techniques that are commonly utilised by plastic surgeons when a defect cannot be closed by primary or secondary intention (Fig. 1, see Reconstructive Ladder). The key differences between a graft and a flap is in regards to its blood supply; a skin graft receives its blood…

Skin flaps and grafts

Padilla PL, Khoo KH, Ho TH, et al. Plastic surgery. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 21st ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier; 2022:chap 69.Pettengill KM. Therapy management of complex injuries of the hand. In: Skirven TM, Osterman AL, Fedorczyk JM, Amadio PC, Feldscher SB, Shin EK,…

Quick Facts

Wound care professionals and their patients know just how frustrating and debilitating chronic and hard-to-heal wounds can be. Together with thorough assessments and comorbidity management, the wound hygiene protocol can help move a stubborn wound through the healing trajectory. Wound hygiene is an effective method for preventing wound chronicity and promoting wound healing. This 4-step…

How to Clean a Wound

Share this on:While gauze and Band-Aids® serve their purpose in protecting broken skin, it is important to take a few steps before applying a bandage to a cut, scrape, or wound. Properly cleaning a wound helps with faster healing and prevents infections and unwanted complications. Follow the steps outlined below to treat superficial skin wounds…