title: Contemporary skin grafting in otologic surgery.
abstract: In the post-operative healing phase following external auditory canalplasty or open cavity mastoidectomy, problematic epithelialization of surfaces may ensue. Exposed surfaces or surface epithelialized with tissues other than skin may predispose to secondary infection and result in recurrent otorrhea. Split-thickness skin grafts can be useful in promoting healing of exposed canal and mastoid cavity surfaces. Our experience and methodology for harvesting and placing these grafts are reviewed. The indications, management, and complications of split-thickness otologic skin grafting will be presented.
authors: Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Washington, DC 20007.
authors: M S
authors: MS
authors: Morris
authors: C C
authors: CC
authors: Mitchell
authors: S W
authors: SW
authors: Snell
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Sperling
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004423:Ear / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*