General Surgery • ~15 min to master
Split thickness = epidermis + part dermis (more contracture, better take). Full thickness = epidermis + full dermis (less contracture). Pedicled flap = maintains blood supply. Free flap = microsurgical transfer.
Skin Grafts & Flaps is a useful topic in General Surgery. It has appeared in 4 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it a topic worth studying in this subject.General Surgery carries approximately 7 marks in the exam, and mastering Skin Grafts & Flaps is essential for maximizing your score in this section.