The “Swing-Door” Regrafting of Donor Site: An Alternative Method for Split-Thickness Skin Graft in the Hand

Abstract

Background Skin defects in the hands are common injuries, and autologous skin grafting is the ideal treatment. However, complications can occur at the donor and recipient sites. This study compares the “Swing-door” technique with conventional skin grafting.

Keywords

• hand injury
• wound healing
• skin transplantation
• hand