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GlossarySplit-Thickness Skin Grafting (STSG)

involves transplanting the top skin layers from one body area to another

Split-Thickness Skin Grafting (STSG) involves taking the top layers of skin, including the epidermis and part of the dermis, from a donor site on the patient's body and transplanting it to a different area that needs coverage, such as a wound or burn. This type of grafting is commonly used because it can cover large areas and typically heals well at both the donor and recipient sites.

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research Dermatosurgical Techniques for Repigmentation of Vitiligo

60 citations, April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.

research Skin Grafting for the Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review in Evidence-Based Medicine

56 citations, March 2016 in “International Wound Journal”

Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.

research Skin Graft Harvesting and Donor Site Selection

3 citations, August 2011 in “InTech eBooks”

The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.

research Enhancing Lower Extremity Defect Coverage: High Viability Ultra-Thin Split-Thickness Skin Grafts Obtained from the Scalp

2 citations, September 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine”

Scalp skin grafts effectively cover lower limb defects with high success and minimal complications.

research Clinical Efficacy of Silk Sericin Dressing with Collagen for Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site Treatment

January 2021

Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.

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