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My husband took a chunk out of his index finger with an electric saw. hospital doctor would not refer him to a surgeon for skin grafting. why not?
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Skin defects may not: need skin grafting if defect is in a location that is prone to heal well. Fingertips do not do as well with skin grafting as secondary healing if that is possible. Secondary healing gives better sensation, contour and appearance BUT only if it is type of wound where that is expected . Many told "may need to skin graft" at the initial encounter but often not needed . followup still important!!!
Answered 11/2/2014
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