Diathermy of split-thickness skin graft donor site: a new technique

Split-thickness skin graft donor sites have always been problematic postoperatively because of scarring, bleeding that can continue for several days or even weeks, pain, and a reduction in mobility.1–3 Many attempts have been made to mitigate these complications, but most have concentrated on pain control with various dressings.4 We describe a method that reduces the size of the donor site, as well as bleeding and pain.

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