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What should i expect after skin-grafting surgery?

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Dr. Krishna Narayanan answered

Skin grafting: Avoidance of infection and bleeding are crucial for the survival of the skin graft. Some surgeons may use wound vac at the graft site.

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2019

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