Split skin grafts in children should be harvested from: (A) Buttocks, (B) Thigh, (C) Trunk, (D) Upper limb
Answer is A. A split-thickness skin graft(STSG) is a skin graft including the epidermis and pa of the dermis. Its thickness depends on the donor site and the needs of the person receiving the graft.A full-thickness skin graft consists of the epidermis and the entire thickness of the dermis. Split skin grafts in children should be harvested from Buttocks. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition