Fig. 2From: Hyperpigmentation after surgery for a deep dermal burn of the dorsum of the hand: partial-thickness debridement followed by medium split-thickness skin grafting vs full-thickness debridement followed by thick split-thickness skin graftingA photograph of the dorsum of a hand from a patient in the full-thickness debridement group who underwent debridement and tourniquet application. The pearly yellowish-white appearance of the tissue under the dermis is an indicator of the required depth for debridement. Note that the paratenon and subcutaneous veins are preservedBack to article page