JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Does a Skin Graft Donor Site Heal?

  • Published In: Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 2024, v. 29, n. 4. P. 370 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SEBASTIN, Sandeep Jacob 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the healing process of skin graft donor sites. The skin is composed of two layers, the epidermis and the dermis, which contain various skin appendages such as hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. The healing of a wound occurs through epithelization, which involves the migration of intact epithelial cells and the contribution of epidermal stem cells. Split thickness skin graft (STSG) donor sites typically heal within 10-14 days, while full thickness skin graft (FTSG) donor sites heal solely through epithelization from wound edges. It is important to note that STSG donor sites can be used repeatedly, but FTSG donor sites have limitations due to the lack of dermal tissue. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume). 2024/08, Vol. 29, Issue 4, p370
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2424-8355
  • DOI:10.1142/S2424835524710048
  • Accession Number:178720309
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