title: A synthetic skin substitute as a temporary dressing in Mohs surgery.
abstract: Epigard (Synthes, Paoli, PA), a synthetic skin substitute, is useful in the temporary covering of surgical wounds. The dressing adheres to the wound bed, provides hemostasis, and aids neovascularization. When removed after 2-3 days, the surgeon has a wound ready to accept a graft.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Roth
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Winton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001187:Artificial Organs; D001458:Bandages; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation