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  • Title: Split-thickness skin grafting of leg ulcers. The University of Miami Department of Dermatology's experience (1990-1993).
    Author: Kirsner RS, Mata SM, Falanga V, Kerdel FA.
    Journal: Dermatol Surg; 1995 Aug; 21(8):701-3. PubMed ID: 7633815.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Skin grafting for large and recalcitrant lower extremity ulcers is a commonly used therapy. However, the success rate for grafts performed by dermatologists is largely unknown. OBJECTIVE: To analyze our experience with meshed split-thickness skin grafts for leg ulcers. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed all hospitalized dermatology patients who underwent meshed split-thickness skin grafting for lower extremity ulceration due to a variety of causes performed by the Department of Dermatology at the University of Miami over a 3-year period (1990-1993). RESULTS: Twenty-nine patients with 36 ulcers were grafted. Greater than 90% of ulcers had initial graft take. At long-term follow-up, 52% of ulcers were healed, 26% were partially healed, and 22% recurred. CONCLUSION: We conclude that meshed split-thickness skin grafting is a safe and effective therapy for recalcitrant lower extremity ulcers.
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