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Scalp as split thickness skin graft donor site for congenital atresia repair
Hernan Goldsztein1, Stuart Ort, Joseph B Roberson
1California Ear Institute, East Palo Alto, California 94303, USA.
Objective:
Describe the use of the scalp as a donor site for split thickness skin grafts in otologic surgery.
Materials And Methods:
Review of the literature with detailed description of surgical technique and authors' experience.
Results:
One hundred and forty- four scalp split thickness skin grafts were obtained between 2007 and 2011. No significant complications were observed with optimal cosmetic results.
Conclusions:
The scalp is a viable option as a split thickness skin graft donor site for otologic and other head and neck surgery. Advantages include improved cosmetic results at the donor site, quick healing with low complication rates, and easy accessibility in the operative field.
