A patient had skin taken from the upper thigh and placed over a burn area on the shoulder. Which should be the likely outcome from this procedure?
A. The graft will become swollen and edematous within 3 to 4 months.
B. The graft will be successful.
C. The graft will immediately become cyanotic.
D. The graft will lift away from the body over several years.
Answer: B
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