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The use of Mepitel® instead of tie-over dressing for lower-limb split skin grafts

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Traditionally, tie-over dressings have been used to secure split thickness skin grafts in place, preventing graft failure. These may however present problems when fixed onto delicate skin, particularly on the lower limb. We present an alternative method of securing the split skin graft using a Mepitel® dressing, which we have found reduces the potential for soft tissue damage surrounding the graft.

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We declare there have been no commercial associations or financial interest that may pose or create a conflict of interest with information presented in this manuscript.

Products used: Mepitel® (Mölnlycke Health Care, Box 13080, SE-402 52 Göteborg, Sweden)

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  1. Department of Reconstructive Plastic and Burns Surgery, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, UK

    Sarah E. Bache, Ruben Y. Kannan & David R. Ralston

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Bache, S.E., Kannan, R.Y. & Ralston, D.R. The use of Mepitel® instead of tie-over dressing for lower-limb split skin grafts. Eur J Plast Surg 31, 337–338 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-008-0284-5

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