One-Stage Reconstruction of a Sarcoma Developed from a Hypertrophic Scar by Using Integra thin® Combined with Split Thickness Skin Grafts

Total vaginal reconstruction with combined 'Split Labia Minora Flaps' and full-thickness skin grafts.

PURPOSE Vaginal reconstruction with split-thickness skin grafts is the most common method for total vaginal reconstruction. Although it has disadvantages like contraction of the graft, foreshortening, donor site morbidity and long-lasting periods of vaginal standing; its easy surgical technique makes it popular. A new method using split labia minora (LM) flaps and full-thickness skin graft is d...

One-Stage Reconstruction of Scalp after Full-Thickness Oncologic Defects Using a Dermal Regeneration Template (Integra)

The use of Dermal Regeneration Template (DRT) can be a valid alternative for scalp reconstruction, especially in elderly patients where a rapid procedure with an acceptable aesthetic and reliable functional outcome is required. We reviewed the surgical outcome of 20 patients, 14 (70%) males and 6 (30%) females, who underwent application of DRT for scalp reconstruction for small defects (group A...

Scalp as a donor site for split thickness skin grafts.

BACKGROUND Use of scalp as a donor site was reported for the first time in 1964. Since then, authors have described scalp as a donor site, which heals rapidly and re-growth of hair conceals the donor site. This study was aimed at evaluation of scalp as donor site by calculating the healing time, and frequency of post-operative complications. METHODS This was a descriptive study and was conduc...

Eyelid Reconstruction with Full Thickness Skin Grafts After Carcinoma Excision.

BACKGROUND Various techniques have been proposed for reconstruction of the eyelid anterior lamella after carcinoma excision: among these are the transposition of skin flaps, and full-thickness skin grafts or combination of these two. AIM To present our experience in eyelid reconstruction with full-thickness skin grafts and to assess the aesthetic and functional outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHOD...

Microfenestrated split thickness skin grafts: an underused technique?