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European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 6/2013

01-06-2013 | Case Report

The development of squamous cell carcinomas in split-thickness skin graft donor sites

Authors: Daniel G. Morritt, Asit R. Khandwala

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 6/2013

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Abstract

The development of squamous cell carcinoma in the donor site of a split-thickness skin graft is rare having only been described in ten previous cases. We describe one further case and review this along with the previous cases. Possible aetiologies are discussed along with advice on how to reduce the chances of this complication occurring and how to manage it should it occur.
Level of Evidence: Level V, diagnostic study
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Metadata
Title
The development of squamous cell carcinomas in split-thickness skin graft donor sites
Authors
Daniel G. Morritt
Asit R. Khandwala
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-012-0786-z

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