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Michika Fukui1, Masakatsu Hihara1, Kota Takeji2
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Kirakata, Osaka, Japan.
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|March 15, 2023
Summary
The Meek technique efficiently expands limited skin for grafting, achieving a 1:9 ratio for extensive wounds. This method resulted in soft scars and excellent knee mobility after treating necrotizing fasciitis.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Skin grafting is crucial for extensive defects, but limited donor sites pose challenges.
- Traditional mesh grafts offer limited expansion (up to 1:6) and accuracy.
- The Meek technique processes skin into micrografts for significantly higher expansion ratios (up to 1:9).
