Synonym(s)
Composite graft
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Free graft comprising several tissue layers to cover a tissue defect. Used in dermatological issues for defects of the nose and ears, which include skin and cartilage.
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In the case of defects of the nasal wing and the auricle, the extraction sites are the contralateral auricle. Important: Minimal traumatisation of the graft during the operation.
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Healing and functional disorders at the transplantation site.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer