Skin Grafts and tissue flaps
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ByDr.Ishara Maduka M.B.B.S. (Colombo)
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1. Skin Review2. Definitions3. Difference between Grafts & Flaps4. Classification of Skin Grafts5. Types of Skin Grafts (according to depth)6. Indications for Grafts7. Donor Sites8. Harvesting Tools
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EPIDERMIS DERMIS
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EPIDERMIS No blood vessels. Relies on diffusion from
underlying tissues. Stratified squamous
epithelium composed primarily of keratinocytes.
Separated from the dermis by a basement membrane.
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DERMIS Composed of two “sub-
layers”: superficial papillary & deep reticular.
The dermis contains collagen, capillaries, elastic fibers, fibroblasts, nerve endings, etc.
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GraftA skin graft is a tissue of epidermis and varying amounts of dermis that is detached from its own blood supply and placed in a new area with a new blood supply.
FlapAny tissue used for reconstruction or wound closure that retains all or part of its original blood supply after the tissue has been moved to the recipient location.
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GraftDoes not maintainoriginal blood supply.
FlapMaintains original bloodsupply.
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1. Autografts – A tissue transferred from one part of the body to another.
2. Homografts/Allograft – tissue transferred from a genetically different individual of the same species.
3. Xenografts – a graft transferred from an individual of one species to an individual of another species.
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Grafts are typically described in terms of thickness or depth.
Split Thickness: Contains 100% of the epidermis and a portion of the dermis. Split thickness grafts are further classified as thin or thick.
Full Thickness: Contains 100% of the epidermis and dermis.
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Type of Graft Advantages Disadvantages
Thin Split Thickness
-Best Survival
-Heals Rapidly
-Least resembles original skin.
-Least resistance to trauma.
-Poor Sensation
-Maximal Secondary Contraction
Thick Split Thickness
-More qualities of normal skin.
-Less Contraction
-Looks better
-Fair Sensation
-Lower graft survival
-Slower healing.
Full Thickness
-Most resembles normal skin.
-Minimal Secondary contraction
-Resistant to trauma
-Good Sensation
-Aesthetically pleasing
-Poorest survival.
-Donor site must be closed surgically.
-Donor sites are limited.
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The amount of primary contraction is directly related to the thickness of dermis in the graft.
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Phase 1 (0-48h) – Plasmatic ImbibitionDiffusion of nutrition from the recipient bed.
Phase 2 – InosculationVessels in graft connect with those in recipient bed.
Phase 3 (day 3-5) – Neovascular IngrowthGraft revascularized by ingrowth of new vessels into bed.
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Bed must be well vascularized. The contact between graft and recipient
must be fully immobile. Low bacterial count at the site.
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Systemic Factors Malnutrition Sepsis Medical Conditions (Diabetes) Medications
Steroids Antineoplastic agents Vasonconstrictors (e.g. nicotine)
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Bone Tendon Infected Wound Highly irradiated
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Extensive wounds. Burns. Specific surgeries that may require skin
grafts for healing to occur. Areas of prior infection with extensive
skin loss. Cosmetic reasons in reconstructive
surgeries.
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Used when cosmetic appearance is not a primary issue or when the size of the wound is too large to use a full thickness graft.
1. Chronic Ulcers2. Temporary coverage3. Correction of pigmentation disorders4. Burns
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Indications for full thickness skin grafts include:
1. If adjacent tissue has premalignant or malignant lesions and precludes the use of a flap.
2. Specific locations that lend themselves well to FTSGs include the nasal tip, helical rim, forehead, eyelids, medial canthus, concha, and digits.
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The ideal donor site would provide skin that isidentical to the skin surrounding the recipient
area.Unfortunately, skin varies dramatically from
oneanatomic site to another in terms of:
- Colour- Thickness- Hair - Texture
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What would be the best donor site for a graft of the cheek?
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What would be the best donor site for a graft of the cheek?
A donor site above the clavicles would provide the best color and texture match. In particular the postauricular area is a good choice.
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Razor Blades Grafting Knives (Blair, Ferris, Smith, Humbly,
Goulian) Manual Drum Dermatomes (Padgett, Reese) **Electric/Air Powered Dermatomes
(Brown, Padgett, Hall)
Electric & Air Powered tools are most commonly used.
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