Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
graft take
The successful vascular attachment and survival of transplanted skin on the burn wound bed.
Full Definition
Graft take refers to the process by which a transplanted skin graft establishes blood supply and permanently adheres to the recipient wound bed. This process typically occurs over 5-7 days and involves initial adherence, vascular ingrowth, and tissue integration. Successful graft take is evidenced by good color, warmth, capillary refill, and absence of fluid collection beneath the graft. Failed graft take may result from infection, hematoma, seroma, mechanical disruption, or poor wound bed preparation.
Usage
Usage note: Usually expressed as a percentage when documenting clinical outcomes.
In Context
- "The patient demonstrated excellent graft take with 95% survival at one-week follow-up." — Post-operative assessment
- "Poor graft take in the lower extremity was attributed to inadequate immobilization." — Complication report
Also known as
graft survival
graft incorporation
Contrasted with
graft failure
graft loss
Don't confuse with
graft adherence
initial healing