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A synthetic skin substitute as a temporary dressing in Mohs surgery
1Department of Medicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
|June 1, 1989
Abstract:
Epigard (Synthes, Paoli, PA), a synthetic skin substitute, is useful in the temporary covering of surgical wounds. The dressing adheres to the wound bed, provides hemostasis, and aids neovascularization. When removed after 2-3 days, the surgeon has a wound ready to accept a graft.