Skin Necrosis

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     Porcelain white grafts portends poor prognosis for graft survival 
       
    Necrosis due to inadequate arterial supply and/or excessive tension; infection, hematoma, or dehiscence also results in decreased local circulation and subsequent necrosis if not treated properly
  • May initially see pallor or cyanosis followed by dark brown-black color with hard eschar
  • Treat conservatively; do not debride early necrosis (without evidence of infection or hematoma) as the superficial eschar will act as biological dressing