A simple technique for harvesting standardized skin grafts in the rodent.

Pan, Y C; Ozcan, G; Chahadeh, C G; Shenaq, S M; Spira, M · Ann Plast Surg · 1993

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A simple technique for harvesting skin grafts of predetermined size, shape, and thickness in rodents is described. In this technique, the donor skin is immobilized and tensed by means of a tongue depressor, or similar template, inserted into the loose areolar tissue below the panniculus, stretching the overlying skin to permit easy dermatome harvesting of a skin graft.

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