title: Skin grafting.
abstract: Knowledge of the indications, techniques, donor site considerations, and complications of all types of skin grafting is invaluable for the dermatologic surgeon who performs soft tissue reconstruction on a regular basis. With proper defect assessment, reconstructive planning, and attention to detail pre-, intra-, and postoperatively, optimal cosmetic and functional results using skin grafting techniques can be achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Medical Center of the New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10032, USA. dr221@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Désirée
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ratner
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*