Abstract
The use of a bolster dressing to secure a split-thickness skin graft to the underlying
wound bed is essential for successful healing. Sterile medical grade commercially
available cotton balls are commonly used; however, they are relatively expensive and
frequently not readily available in sufficient quantities. In this techniques report,
the authors describe the use of handmade cotton balls from sterile cotton cast padding,
which are inexpensive and simple to fabricate from a readily available source.
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Published online: July 01, 2009
Footnotes
Disclaimer: The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private view of the author and are not to be construed as official or reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense.
Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Conflict of Interest: None reported.
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© 2010 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
