Abstract

Introduction: Split-thickness skin grafting is a very significant procedure in surgery and it is frequently done. This procedure has been part of the armamentarium of the reconstructive surgeon since antiquity. Many of this procedure, are carried out with the outcome of the primary wound in focus, without considering the possible distress associated with the donor sites. Objective: to compare the outcome of the donor sites following the polyurethane dressing and the multi-layered petroleum gauze dressing in a Suburban Hospital in Nigeria. Methodology: This is a prospective study comparing the outcome of two types of dressing used for donor sites of the split-thickness skin graft. Informed consent was taken directly from the patient. All patients were adult to allow for qualitative assessment of some parameters like itching. The details obtained from the patient include the bio-data, indication for surgery, duration of healing, and complications. These were analyzed using SPSS version 22. A p-value less than 0.05 were considered to be statistically significant.