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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 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 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 Burn Reconstruction: The Problems, Techniques, and Applications

55 citations, October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery”

Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.

research Induction of De Novo Hair Regeneration in Scars After Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser Therapy in Three Patients

20 citations, April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Laser therapy helped new hair grow in scarred skin for three patients.

research How Can Stem Cells Improve the Function of Skin Grafts

January 2025

Stem cells can improve skin grafts by enhancing blood flow and hair growth.

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