Surgical pearl: Use of micropore tape for easy harvestation and transfer of suction blister epidermal graft
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Epidermal graft produced by suction is useful in treating vitiligo. However, it is very difficult to handle thin, flimsy, and translucent epidermis due to its in-curling and wrinkling properties. This is due to the hemispherical blister roof surface area which is twice its circular base. The correction of the epidermal surface and its resizing is a cumbersome and time-consuming task during epidermal grafting. To combat these problems, the blister roof is patched with micropore adhesive tape as a novel technique for harvestation and transfer of the suction blister graft.
DOI: 10.25259/jcas_53_21
Author: Muhammed Mukhtar
Language: English
Subfield: Cell Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402666690