Graft (surgery) - Reasons For Failure

Reasons For Failure

  • Hematoma (a collection of blood) development when the graft is placed over an active bleed
  • Infection
  • Seroma (a collection of fluid) development
  • Shear force disrupting growth of new blood supply
  • Inappropriate bed for new blood supply to grow from, such as cartilage, tendons, or bone

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