Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Medical Center of the New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10032, USA. dr221@columbia.edu
Knowledge of the indications, techniques, donor site considerations, and complications of all types of skin grafting is invaluable for the dermatologic surgeon who performs soft tissue reconstruction on a regular basis. With proper defect assessment, reconstructive planning, and attention to detail pre-, intra-, and postoperatively, optimal cosmetic and functional results using skin grafting techniques can be achieved.