Conclusions
Ultrathin skin grafting offers early healing of DFUs owing to its growth factor–secreting ability and acts as a primary cover for wound closure. It also requires fewer hospital visits and has a lower total treatment cost compared with conventional dressing treatment. Ultimately, UTSG improves the final outcome of the wound. It is a more straightforward technique than other recent treatment modalities, has a short learning curve, and requires no special equipment other than standard instruments. Cost-effectiveness and availability promote patient adherence to treatment, which makes up for poor follow-up with other treatments.
Ultrathin skin grafting offers a new modality in managing DFUs, which is more feasible than conventional frequent dressing changes. Additional studies are required to prove the present authors' hypothesis.
Wounds. 2022;34(2):57-67. © 2022 HMP Communications, LLC
