Plantar Foot Donor Site as a Harvest of a Split-thickness Skin Graft.

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-2009

Abstract

The authors present a minimally invasive procedure for harvesting a split thickness skin graft (STSG) from the plantar surface of the foot. This is another option to consider for soft tissue reconstruction of diabetic foot wounds to help restore form and function and to prevent amputation. The authors do not recommend this technique for all soft tissue wounds of the toes and plantar aspect of the foot but believe it is a viable option for selected small diabetic foot wounds that may benefit from a STSG.

Volume

26

Issue

3

First Page

493

Last Page

497

ISSN

1558-2302

Disciplines

Other Medical Specialties | Podiatry | Surgery

PubMedID

19505647

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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