Autologous skin grafts,such as full- and split-thickness,have long been part of the reconstructive ladder as an option to close skin defects.Although they are effective in providing coverage,they require the need for a trained surgeon,use of anesthesia and operating room,and creation of a wound at the donor site.These drawbacks can be overcome with the use of epidermal skin grafts (ESGs).Which of the following statements is true of ESGs?

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Epidural skin grafts (ESGs)do not require anesthesia to harvest,cause minimal scarring and so leave little to no donor site morbidity,allowing them to be harvested without the use of anesthesia in an office setting.Epidermal skin grafts consist of only the epidermal layer of skin and provide epidermal cells to the recipient area.They do not prevent wound contracture and therefore,like split-thickness grafts (STSGs),the major goal of epidermal grafting is to restore the functional integrity of the skin at the recipient site.No pretreatment is required at the donor site.The donor site may be warmed and/or moistened prior to applying the harvesting device.Secondary dressings can,and should,be used over the wound after application of ESGs.For at least 1 week,ESGs should not be disturbed in any way and primary dressings should not be removed,although secondary dressings can be changed within 1 week,if needed.

Autologous Skin Grafts,such as Full- and Split-Thickness,have Long Been Part