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Skin grafts
Autograft-Skin obtained from one's self.
Isograft-Skin obtained from an identical twin
Allograft-Skin obtained from the same species.
Xenograft-Skin obtained from a different species. Example: pig or calf.
Autograft
Isograft
Allograft
Xenograft
Full-thickness grafts
Full-thickness grafts
The donor site does not heal by itself because there is no dermis remaning.
Split-thickness grafts
Split-thickness grafts
The donor site is dressed and is healing because the dermis is left in place.
Skin grafts surgeries are a treatment to
Burns
Serious wounds
Bedsores
Infection
Skin cancer
Resource List
Frey, K. B. (2018). Surgical Technology For The Surgical Technologist (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
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