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Split-skin graft in the management of diabetic foot ulcers

Shadad M. Mahmoud, Abid Mohamed, Shareef Mahdi, Mohamed E. Ahmed

Journal of Wound Care · 2008 · 57 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Split-skin grafting is an effective method of managing diabetic foot ulcers as, compared with the conservative dressings used in this study, it reduced healing times and the length of hospital stay, while donor-site morbidity was minimal.

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