A classification of the island grafts

The techniques for the use of island grafts in the closure of surgical wounds after the excision of cutaneous malignancies are quite simple and yield good cosmetic results. At present, the main configurations of island grafts are described with a diverse and confusing terminology. This article prese...

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Published inDermatologic clinics Vol. 13; no. 2; p. 483
Main Authors Cronin, T A, Cronin, Jr, T A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1995
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Eyelid Neoplasms - surgery
Facial Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Hand - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nose Neoplasms - surgery
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Skin Transplantation - classification
Skin Transplantation - methods
Suture Techniques
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Summary:The techniques for the use of island grafts in the closure of surgical wounds after the excision of cutaneous malignancies are quite simple and yield good cosmetic results. At present, the main configurations of island grafts are described with a diverse and confusing terminology. This article presents a logical classification of the island grafts based upon the shape of the primary defect, the shape of the partial closure, and whether the graft or grafts are distant or contiguous. By use of this classification, it is possible to develop a simplified approach to wound closure for almost all cutaneous surgical defects.
ISSN:0733-8635
1558-0520
DOI:10.1016/S0733-8635(18)30095-0