Simple sutureless skin graft fixation

Authors
Tzarnas, CD
Citation
Cd. Tzarnas, Simple sutureless skin graft fixation, AM SURG, 65(1), 1999, pp. 86-87
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
AMERICAN SURGEON
ISSN journal
00031348 → ACNP
Volume
65
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
86 - 87
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-1348(199901)65:1<86:SSSGF>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
A simple method to enhance split-thickness skin graft immobilization withou t sutures is described. The method uses collodion to secure a mesh gauze to the adjacent skin preventing skin graft dislodgment. The technique is rapi d and efficient.