Skin Graft Knife Research Articles

Evolution of instruments for harvest of the skin grafts

Background:The harvest of autologous skin graft is considered to be a fundamental skill of the plastic surgeon. The objective of this article is to provide an interesting account of the development of skin grafting instruments as we use them today in various plastic surgical procedures.Materials and Methods:The authors present the chronological evolution and modifications of the skin grafting knife, including those contributions not often cited in the literature, using articles sourced from MEDLINE, ancient manuscripts, original quotes, techniques and illustrations.Results:This article traces the evolution of instrumentation for harvest of skin grafts from free hand techniques to precise modern automated methods.Conclusions:Although skin grafting is one of the basic techniques used in reconstructive surgery yet harvest of a uniform graft of desired thickness poses a challenge. This article is dedicated to innovators who have devoted their lives and work to the advancement of the field of plastic surgery.

'A close shave' -- use of a disposable razor blade in the management of rhinophyma.

Rhinophyma is a common clinical problem, generally affecting older males. The treatment for rhinophyma is predominantly surgical. Conventional surgical methods utilise a scalpel, skin graft knife, carbon dioxide laser vaporisation,1,2 electrocautery, cryotherapy, or a combination of the above. We present a simple technique for the surgical management of rhinophyma …

Use of skin graft knife in the treatment of giant perianal condyloma acuminatum

Use of skin graft knife in the treatment of giant perianal condyloma acuminatum

Surgical treatment of acne scarring by using a skin grafting knife

Surgical treatment of acne scarring by using a skin grafting knife

Surgical treatment of acne scarring by using skin grating knife

A method of dermaplaning for acne scarring using a skin graft knife is described. This surgical technique cannot be considered as a form of dermabrasion. Its advantages are reported.

A Simple Method of Preparing Split-Thickness Skin Grafts for Meshing

A simple and rapid technique of mounting a split-thickness skin graft on the Tanner dermacarrier is presented. Initially, petroleum jelly is applied onto the grooved surface of the dermacarrier. The skin graft is not removed from the donor site; instead, the skin graft knife is withdrawn backwards, allowing the graft to slip back, smoothly and evenly, onto the donor site through the knife. The dermacarrier, with the petroleum jelly, is laid onto the graft. The graft adheres to the dermacarrier because of the jelly. No further maneuver is necessary prior to meshing. With this technique it is impossible to apply the graft cut-side up on the recipient site.

An improved design for the skin graft board

A modified design is described for the skin graft board, which improves its performance when used in conjunction with the skin graft knife.

Layered shaving of venous leg ulcers

A method for the quick preparation of refractory venous ulcer beds for autografting is described. Irrespective of their clinical or bacteriological state, ulcer granulations and other products of frustrated healing are shaved in layers down to an even and surgically clean base using an ordinary skin grafting knife. Our experience with 32 consecutive patients (58 ulcers) is reported. The mean duration of hospital stay, the patient being completely healed on discharge, was 18.3 days. This represents a decrease of more than 3 weeks when compared to a previously used standard method. No investigation into the question of recurrence was carried out as available evidence, which is critically reviewed, indicates no significant relation between the method of grafting and the incidence of recurrence.

Sling sutures for skin graft donor sites

A technique is described using sling sutures for skin graft donor sites in order to take the maximum amount of skin graft from difficult sites with a powered dermatome or a skin graft knife.

A simple method of taking skin grafts from the avulsed flap in degloving injuries

A simple method is described to facilitate the cutting of skin grafts from degloved skin flaps with a conventional hand dermatome or skin grafting knife.

FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES OF PLASTIC SURGERY AND THEIR SURGICAL APPLICATIONS

Ian A. McGregor's book, Fundamental of Plastic Surgery , is now in its third edition. Each edition has surpassed its predecessor in the value of its contents to the surgical reader. Since the first edition appeared, this reviewer has recommended these volumes to house staff, to surgical colleagues, and to other specialists as a splendid source book of general and specific information. The book is divided into two parts, Basic Techniques and Surgical Applications. In the first part, details of wound care and suturing, varieties of free skin grafts, types of local and remote skin flaps, and details of Z-plastic techniques have been carefully described and illustrated. The author presents valuable and practical hints to escape pitfalls and he avoids an encyclopedic text by including only those methods he found to work best in practice. It is gratifying to learn that some surgeons still prefer the skin graft knife to

Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery and Their Surgical Applications

Ian A. McGregor's book, Fundamental of Plastic Surgery , is now in its third edition. Each edition has surpassed its predecessor in the value of its contents to the surgical reader. Since the first edition appeared, this reviewer has recommended these volumes to house staff, to surgical colleagues, and to other specialists as a splendid source book of general and specific information. The book is divided into two parts, Basic Techniques and Surgical Applications. In the first part, details of wound care and suturing, varieties of free skin grafts, types of local and remote skin flaps, and details of Z-plastic techniques have been carefully described and illustrated. The author presents valuable and practical hints to escape pitfalls and he avoids an encyclopedic text by including only those methods he found to work best in practice. It is gratifying to learn that some surgeons still prefer the skin graft knife to

A SKIN-GRAFTING KNIFE

This invention relates to a skin grafting knife. Heretofore, in the grafting of skin, the surgeon has had to. rely very largely upon his own experience and skill and. upon the assistance of a helper in the manual operation of cutting a strip, of skin from a living person for grafting upon...

PLASTIC SURGERY, 1939

Plastic and reconstructive surgery will be extended in its applications by the development of a skin grafting knife by Padgett for the precision cutting of large calibrated skin grafts and by the researches of O'Connor proving the feasibility of using stored refrigerated human cartilage as grafts. The educational and professional requirements for designation as a specialist in this branch of surgery are being formulated by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Recommendations concerning preliminary training have been made to the young physicians wishing advice as to the best way to approach the specialized studies. Examinations leading to certification by the board will be undertaken soon. The literature in plastic surgery for 1939 has been divided according to the following subjects: ( 1 ) nature, scope and limitations of plastic surgical intervention; ( 2 ) results of clinical and laboratory research—general principles; ( 3 ) plastic operations on the face; ( 4 ) plastic operations on the nose;