Split Skin Grafts of the Neck—Observations on Their Contraction and Relaxation

Linear measurements have been obtained in split skin grafts of the neck at operation and at subsequent periods post-operatively. The contraction of the split skin graft is believed to be prevented by (I) Application of moulded splints to support the graft, (2) Support by firm skin surrounding the gr...

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Main Author: R. K. Keswani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 1970-12-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778192