A Multilayered Polyurethane Foam Technique for Skin Graft Immobilization

Background

Several techniques are applicable for skin graft immobilization. Although the sponge dressing is a popular technique, pressure failure near the center of the graft is a weakness of the technique that can result in engraftment failure.



Objective

To evaluate the efficacy of a new skin graft immobilization technique using multilayered polyurethane foam in vivo and in vitro.



Methods and Materials

Twenty-six patients underwent a full-thickness skin graft. Multiple layers of a hydrocellular polyurethane foam dressing were used for skin graft immobilization. In addition, we created an in vitro skin graft model that allowed us ...

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