Epidermal Grafting

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For larger wounds, epidermal autografting may be performed to facilitate final wound closure. In this section, we review suggested procedures, should you decide to perform epidermal autografting.

Plan to spend about 60 minutes completing this section. If needed, you are always welcome
to return and complete or re-read any section.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this section, you will have reviewed:

• Planning and removing the temporary silicone layer when used in combination with
  INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing
  
• Inspection and preparation of the site
  
• Harvesting the thin epidermal graft
  
• Procedures in attaching the thin graft
  
• Epidermal graft post-op care
  

Prerequisites

We recommend completing the previous sections before beginning this section.

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