General Surgery • NEET MDS
Split thickness graft = epidermis plus partial dermis = more contracture better take rate.
Full thickness graft = epidermis plus complete dermis = less contracture less take.
Pedicled flap = maintains own blood supply = rotation advancement transposition.
Free flap = microsurgical transfer with vascular anastomosis = fibula radial forearm.
Rule of 9s for burn surface area estimation.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Skin Grafts & Flaps concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.