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Skin graft healing at donor site
My father has undergone a mandibulectomy surgery where the fibula bone was used as a donor. The skin graft at the donor site is now (after 5 weeks) is said to be at partial loss, am worried how the area will heal now. Kindly provide opinion on the healing process now and whether any extra treatment is needed.
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I might need other surgery just consult with a plastic surgeon
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Actually a photograph is needed in such case to look for the loss
As seriousness depends on EXTEND of loss
Small loss - treated by dressing
Moderate loss - local wound care or secondary skin grafting
Severe loss - reconstruction
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u can also look flap is still healthy or not by looking colour (pink)
you should visit your surgeon for a checking the loss
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good news is that - most cases partial loss heal gradually ( give time ) and seek opinion from your surgeon in this case
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Partial loss of a Skin Graft at the donor site can still heal gradually by secondary epithelialization. Keep the area clean, protected from trauma, and monitor for redness, discharge, or increasing pain. Regular follow-up with the surgeon is important.
Adequate nutrition and wound care usually allow progressive healing over the coming weeks.
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It depends on how much is the loss, if the loss in minimal and no infection ,it will heal on its own ( secondary healing) , if there is more loss or associated infection, it might need debridement and closure either by suture or again re grafting by skin or skin substitute might be needed.
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You should visit the treating doctor or any plastic surgeon for proper wound evaluation.
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Prevent it from getting infected, and proper sterile dressing needs to be done, along with antibiotics coverage if needed
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Kindly provide a photograph.
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regular dressing And Visit operated Surgeon
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Partial loss is an expected complication. Share the photograph of the graft site.
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Continue regular dressing and consult the operated Surgeon.
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Kindly share photograph of that site
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Visit operated surgeon
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