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How do you manage persistent pain at the split-thickness skin graft donor site during the first postoperative week?
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Urology · University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
I have found that lidocaine patches adjacent to the area can be helpful. I also switched to a large Xeroform dressing over the donor site. I have found that this results in less oozing and discomfort, as well as fewer dressing changes.