Management of the difficult split-thickness donor site

Ann Plast Surg. 1989 Jan;22(1):80-1. doi: 10.1097/00000637-198901000-00016.

Abstract

Split-thickness skin graft donor sites are often areas of significant morbidity in the elderly, in immunocompromised patients, and in steroid-dependent patients. We found that managing these donor sites with split-thickness skin and transparent dressings greatly increases the rate of healing and diminishes morbidity.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bandages*
  • Biological Dressings
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy
  • Polyurethanes / therapeutic use*
  • Skin Transplantation*

Substances

  • Polyurethanes