To Tie or Not to Tie-Over Full-Thickness Skin Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Background: Tie-over dressings are frequently used for skin grafts. Although a dressing is necessary for split-thickness skin grafts, their use in full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) is questionable.

Objective: This review was conducted to investigate the influence of different tie overs and dressings on graft take for FTSGs in cutaneous surgery.

Measuring Forces in Suture Techniques for Wound Closure.

Background: The use of sutures remains the first choice for wound closure. However, incorrect use of a suture technique can lead to impaired healing. Many techniques are described for high-tension wounds, but not much is known about their mechanical properties.