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Epidermal stem cells (EpiSCs) are mainly located at the basal layer of the epidermis. These cells repair minor injuries of the skin and replace dead skin cells. However, EpiSCs’ cannot heal severe wounds such as major burns or those from diabetes or hereditary disorders. In such cases, culturing the epidermal stem cells from the patient is possible and has yielded successful treatment options, such as laboratory-grown skin grafts. These grafts are synthesized using a patient’s own...

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Courtney Kelly¹, Rodney K Chan^2,3, Anders H Carlsson³

¹Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA.

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|March 26, 2025

Summary

Fractional skin replacement offers an alternative to traditional skin grafts for large wounds, improving outcomes and reducing donor site complications. This technique enhances healing by utilizing fractionated skin, minimizing patient morbidity.

Keywords:

ART device RECELL RECELL-GO Xpansion cutaneous wound expansion ratio fractional autologous skin graft full thickness burn full thickness skin column full thickness skin graft micrograft partial thickness burn pixel graft split thickness skin graft

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Area of Science:

Regenerative Medicine
Wound Healing
Dermatology

Background:

Full thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) and split thickness skin grafts (STSGs) are standard treatments for non-closable wounds.
FTSGs have limited availability due to donor site closure requirements, especially for large wounds.
STSGs present donor site morbidity issues, impacting patient recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current and emerging techniques in fractional autologous skin replacement.
To explore the benefits of fractional skin replacement in improving graft outcomes for large wounds.
To discuss methods for decreasing donor site morbidity associated with skin grafting.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on fractional skin replacement techniques.
Analysis of mechanical and chemical fractionation methods for skin.
Evaluation of the role of adnexal structures in fractionated skin grafts.

Main Results:

Fractional autologous skin replacement can be used with or instead of STSGs.
This approach can improve graft outcomes for extensive wounds.
Fractionation techniques can reduce donor site morbidity compared to traditional grafts.

Conclusions:

Fractional skin replacement is a promising alternative for managing large wounds.
The technique leverages fractionated skin, potentially preserving adnexal structures for enhanced functionality.
Further research into fractional skin replacement techniques can optimize wound care and minimize donor site complications.