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The Reverdin Graft: The Forgotten Skin Transplant
Wouter Brekelmans1, Michiel Leijnen, Boudewijn L S Borger van de Burg
1At the Alrijne Wound Center, Division of Surgery, Leiderdorp, the Netherlands, Wouter Brekelmans, MD, is Head; Michiel Leijnen, MD, MSc, is Trauma Surgeon; Boudewijn L. S. Borger van de Burg, MD, is Vascular Surgeon; and Rigo Hoencamp, MD, PhD, is Trauma and Vascular Surgeon. The authors have disclosed no financial relationships related to this article. Submitted September 15, 2020; accepted in revised form November 5, 2020.
The Reverdin graft, or pinch graft, is a minimally invasive technique that accelerates wound healing. This case series discusses the procedure for superficial wounds, highlighting its advantages and disadvantages.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
- Wound Healing
Background:
- Superficial wounds require effective methods for epithelialization.
- The Reverdin graft (pinch graft) is a recognized surgical technique for wound closure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of the Reverdin graft in a series of four patients.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the pinch graft procedure.
Main Methods:
- A case series detailing the Reverdin graft procedure.
- Minimally invasive surgical intervention for superficial wound epithelialization.
Main Results:
- The Reverdin graft, also known as a pinch graft, was successfully performed in four patients.
- The procedure is associated with a short learning curve.
Conclusions:
- The Reverdin graft is a valuable, minimally invasive option for accelerating epithelialization in superficial wounds.
- Understanding the procedure's benefits and drawbacks is crucial for effective clinical application.
