Skin graft, composite
A graft technique in which both the patient’s own skin and donor skin are used together.
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- Skin graft, mesh
A graft technique in which multiple pieces of skin are carefully arranged to cover an area. This technique is used most frequently when a large area needs to be protected, as after a severe burn over a large area.
- Skin graft, full-thickness
A graft technique in which sheets of skin containing both the epidermis and the dermis are used. For example, a full-thickness skin graft might be used to repair a severe burn wound.
- Skin graft, pedicle
A graft technique in which a piece of skin from a nearby area remains attached at one of its corners, while the main part of the piece is reattached over the area that needs to be covered.
- Skin graft, pinch
A graft technique in which very small squares of skin are attached to the area that needs to be covered, in hopes that they will start to grow and cover the area.
- Skin graft, porcine
A skin graft in which pig skin is used. Like grafts from human donors, porcine grafts are usually just a short-term protective measure.