title: Use of skin grafting in the foot.
abstract: Skin grafting is a useful adjunct to treating open wounds. It not only provides rapid wound coverage, but also eliminates the pain and the risk of further infection associated with open wounds. A successful skin graft take requires a well vascularized and relatively sterile bed, as well as complete resolution of any surrounding infection. The author reviews the indications and techniques for obtaining a successful skin graft take.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007-2197.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Attinger
mesh_terms: D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods