Full-thickness skin grafts are a commonly used repair on the external ear. They are a versatile and reproducible repair option, providing consistent aesthetically pleasing results with low complication rates.

2023年7月24日 · Full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) consist of complete epidermis and dermis, whereas partial-thickness skin grafts (PTSG) include the entire epidermis and only partial dermis. One should try to match, as closely as possible, the skin at the recipient site.

2016年3月6日 · By taking advantage of predictable "pincushioning" and combining with local flaps or cartilage grafts, FTSGs can provide more volumetric replacement than previously described. They reliably preserve the height and complex topography of the ear with a low complication rate.

Full-thickness skin grafts are a commonly used reconstructive method following Mohs micrographic surgery. The literature varies on the most appropriate methods of suturing and securing grafts as well as best practices to dress the graft postoperatively.

2024年4月6日 · Small defects over a convexity of the ear can be repaired with a full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) or by mobilization of adjacent skin from a concave region, which can, in turn, be allowed to heal by secondary intention .

2016年7月1日 · Full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) are a common repair option on the external ear, but there are few large case series examining graft sublocations, dimensions, and outcomes. We sought to report our experience with FTSGs for …

Reconstructive algorithm for partial defects of the ear (FTSG: Full thickness skin graft). In the upper aspect of the ear, it is appropriate to consider cartilage involvement when considering defects affecting the helical region.

2001年1月1日 · Orientation of the scar is parallel to the helical rim. An FTSG is another alternative that yields a good cosmetic result. Large defects of the helical rim can also be repaired with an FTSG. If the defect involves both the anterior and posterior surfaces, an FTSG can be done and sutures placed to recreate the normal contour of the helical rim.

2010年5月1日 · Between March 2003 and January 2007, 40 patients affected by T1 and T2 non-melanotic skin cancer and T1 melanoma of the anterior conchal surface of the external ear were included in a prospective study and randomly assigned to the RD reconstructed group or to the FTSG reconstructed group to investigate, compare and define advantages and ...

2022年1月27日 · We present a single institution retrospective review evaluating postoperative infection rates in full thickness and split thickness skin grafts treated with and without perioperative antibiotics at the University of Rochester Medical Center from April 2012 to March 2021 with the approval of the institutional review board at the University of Roc...