Reliability of the Estimation of the Take of Split Thickness Graft by the Observation Method

January 2020 in “ Modern Plastic Surgery ”

Kwesi Okumanin Nsaful, A. B. Paintsil, J. C. B. Dakubo, J. Nsaful, K. Appiah-Labi, E. Nartey

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Studysummary This study concluded that estimating split thickness skin graft take by observation is as reliable as using the Image J digital program.

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