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Partial Thickness Grafting
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Summary
Partial Thickness Grafting
, also known as
Split-thickness skin grafting
, involves
Transplanting the epidermis
and part of the dermis from a
Donor Site
to a
Recipient Site
, often used to treat
Burn Injuries
or
Large wounds
. This technique allows for faster healing at the
Donor Site
and
Greater flexibility in covering extensive areas
, but may result in more
Significant scarring
compared to
Full-thickness grafts
.
Concepts
Split-thickness Skin Graft
Epidermis
Dermis
Donor Site
Recipient Site
Burn Injuries
Wound Healing
Scarring
Skin Regeneration
Graft Take
Lamellar Reconstruction
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