Impact of diabetes and comorbidities on split-thickness skin grafts for foot wounds.

Conclusions: For individuals with diabetes but without exclusionary comorbidities, split-thickness skin grafting may be considered an effective surgical alternative to other prolonged treatment options currently used in this patient population.
PMID: 23697729 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - May 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Ramanujam CL, Han D, Fowler S, Kilpadi K, Zgonis T Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research