Abstract
Postoperative complications, such as peripheral hypopigmentation, delayed hyperpigmentation, milia, inclusion cysts, achromic fissures, thick margins, stuck-on appearance, are quite common with split thickness skin grafts (STSG). In the recipient site, cobblestone appearance was the predominant complication in punch grafts, whereas, hyperpigmenta-tion and thickening of grafts were common in suction blister epidermal grafts (STSG-BE). The color match was statistically significant in punch grafts, when compared to STSG-BE. Time taken for satisfactory color match with thin split-thickness skin graft is about 4–9 months. Punch grafts give a better color match than STSG-BE. Slight hyperpigmentation is common, especially when ultra thin split thickness graft (STSG-UT) has been used. No scars or indurations were seen in the donor areas in case of ultra thin split thickness graft.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsRights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2009 Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
(2009). Complications Involved in Various Surgical Techniques. In: Microskin Grafting for Vitiligo. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-605-2_19
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-605-2_19
Publisher Name: Springer, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-84882-604-5
Online ISBN: 978-1-84882-605-2
eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)