Prognosis of Full-Thickness Skin Defects in Premature Infants

BackgroundIn the extremities of premature infants, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are very pliable due to immaturity and have a greater degree of skin laxity and mobility. Thus, we can expect wounds to heal rapidly by wound contraction. This study investigates wound healing of full-thickness defec...

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Main Authors: Hyung Suk Moon, Jin Sik Burm, Won Yong Yang, Sang Yoon Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2012-09-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-39-463.pdf