Open skin-grafting in developing countries

Abstract

Abstract Because of the poor condition of most granulating wounds and the unpredictable and frequently unsatisfactory results of closed skin-grafting, 160 open skin-grafting operations were performed and studied in Egypt and Jordan in order to develop a reliable procedure for use in developing countries. A simple, economical, and successful open grafting method was established. The results are given together with the details of 4 illustrative cases. Important technical points are mentioned. The necessity of the application of open grafts on patients in developing countries is stressed and the advantages of the author's method are discussed.