The Incidence and Risk Factors for Lower Limb Skin Graft Failure

Table 2

Operative details of lower limb skin grafts, data presented as (𝑛, %) unless otherwise stated.

	𝑛=70
Indication
(i) Cancer	60 (86%)
(ii) Trauma	8 (11%)
(iii) Ulcer	2 (3%)
Elective case	59 (84%)
Surface area of graft: median (range)	0. 98 cm^2 (0.12–8.8 cm^2)
Type of graft
(i) Split thickness	64 (91%)
(ii) Full thickness	6 (9%)
Type of dressing
(i) Vacuum	49 (70%)
(ii) Sponge	21 (30%)
Management
(i) Bed rest	48 (69%)
(ii) Immediate mobilization	22 (31%)