Skin Grafting for Venous Skin UlcerCurrent as of: November 21, 2017 |
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Skin Grafting for Venous Skin UlcerTopic OverviewSkin grafting can be an effective treatment for a large, difficult-to-heal venous skin ulcer . A skin graft closes a wound and stimulates healing by triggering skin cell growth in the wound site. Various types of tissue are used for skin grafting, including:
If you have a long-standing venous skin ulcer, discuss skin grafting with your doctor. Depending on your condition, you may be a candidate for this type of treatment. But there are no guarantees that skin grafting will work for you. Related InformationReferences
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