Removal of the split thickness skin graft from the skin paddle of the donor site: A single institution's experience

摘要

Purpose: Radial forearm free flaps (RFFFs) and fibular osteocutaneous flaps (FOPS) are mainstays of head and neck reconstruction. Removal of the donor tissue often leaves a soft tissue defect requiring a split thickness skin graft (STSG) for coverage. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential to reduce the morbidity of removal of the STSG from a second site.