## Abstract Transposition of splitβthickness skin grafts from the anterior thigh to the oral cavity is an ideal method for reconstruction of selected defects following major oncologic ablative surgery. This alternative potentially allows for tongue mobility, deglutition, and articulation superior t
Simple technique of securing intraoral skin grafts
β Scribed by Sajid S. Qureshi; Devendra Chaukar; Anil K. Dcruz
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 93 KB
- Volume
- 89
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-4790
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Background. Previously, the importance of providing skin for intraoral lining for full-thickness mucocutaneous defects has been emphasized. More recently, simple skin grafting of the intraoral portion of muscle flaps has been described. Methods. Six patients were evaluated who had fullthickness muc
The skin graft is pricked at multiple places to prevent underlying hematoma. \* The graft is spread over the mucosal defect. \* Suitable size bolster is prepared and a single layer of paraffin gauze is wrapped over it. \* The bolus is secured with two tie-over nylon suture in such a way that knots l