Which statement is true regarding mesh vs sheet skin grafts?
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Correct answer: Mesh grafts cover larger wounds but leave a mesh pattern, while sheet grafts give better cosmesis using more donor skin
Mesh grafts permit wider coverage with less donor skin but exhibit a mesh pattern, while sheet grafts offer better aesthetics at the cost of donor skin.
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