split thickness
English translation: 100% Epidermis & Part of the Dermis
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| 4 +6 | 100% Epidermis & Part of the Dermis |
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| 4 +1 | different degrees of thickness - some parts thicker than others |
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peer agreement (net): +1different degrees of thickness - some parts thicker than others Explanation: Box 1. Classification of grafts Grafts can be autologous (donor and recipient are the same person) or allogenic (donor and recipient are different). Skin grafts generally consist of the entire epidermis and a dermal component of variable thickness. If the entire dermis is taken, the graft is termed full-thickness. If less than the entire dermis is taken, it is termed a split-thickness (or partial) graft. Split-thickness grafts are further classified as thin, intermediate or thick, depending on the amount of dermis taken. The thicker the graft, the closer its resemblance to normal skin in terms of collagen content, vascular plexuses and epithelial appendages. However, thicker grafts require more optimal conditions for survival because more tissue must be revascularized. The choice of graft depends on the condition of the wound, its location and size, and aesthetic considerations. Karger Gazette No 67> Skin Split-thickness grafts are further classified as thin, intermediate or thick, ... Epithelial cells are procured from a full-thickness skin biopsy and ... www.karger.com/gazette/67/Sheridan/art_2.htm - 28k The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care ... Methods: A small skin biopsy was taken from the normal edge of the lesion ... Then, a thin split-thickness skin graft must be harvested from a donor site to ... www.jtrauma.com/pt/re/jtrauma/fulltext.00005373-200102000-0... Some info. below: Improved Healing of Split Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites Split thickness skin grafting (STSG) is a frequently used technique for ... Nemeth AJ: Faster healing and less pain in skin biopsy sites treated with an ... www.jrnlappliedresearch.com/articles/Vol2Iss2/Atiyehspr02.h... - 53k |
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peer agreement (net): +6100% Epidermis & Part of the Dermis Explanation: as opposed to: 100% Epidermis & Dermis. Also A Percentage of Fat (Full) Split-thickness skin grafts (STSG) are grafts that include two skin layers of your body. The full epidermal skin layer and part of the dermal skin layer. Grafts that are up to four inches wide and 10-12 inches long can be removed from flat body surfaces. These surfaces are the abdomen, thigh or back. These grafts are sown or stapled into place and covered with compression dressings. The dressings are tightly wrapped with elastic bandages in order to offer firm contact. Occasionally, a doctor will leave the graft sites open to air. .... Full-thickness skin grafts (FTSG) consists of both the epidermal and complete dermal skin layers. This type of graft can offer a better cosmetic outcome then split thickenss grafts On biopsy (for the harvesting of cells): http://www.cellspray.info/one/05_faq.asp#07 Cells are generally harvested from the dermal-epidermal junction so C3 does not require a full-thickness biopsy More on the links below: Reference: http://www.recell.info/hc_faq.asp Reference: http://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/burns/grafts.html |
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