Attaching the Thin Graft

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Loading the player... This video demonstrates the technique of attaching the thin epidermal graft.

The graft should be attached as pernormal surgical unit protocol, taking the following into account: Thin epidermal grafts are more fragile than conventional splitthickness grafts The thinness of the graft makes orientation easy to confuse. (Curl under indicates correct     orientation) Carefully smooth out the graft Saline can be used to float the graft into position Interstices should be larger than 2mm Secure by stapling edges and center as appropriate

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