[Micro-autotransplantation of the skin. Changes in size and morphology of neo-skin]

Biull Eksp Biol Med. 1990 May;109(5):470-3.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

A new technique of wide wound skin epithelialization by free transplantation of autologous skin fragments 1 mm2 in size is demonstrated. The experiments were carried out on strainless rats of different age, 100 per cent epithelialization of wound 5 mm2 in grafting skin micro-autotransplantation (MATR) was observed. The primary effectiveness of wound closing square to MATR square was 1:20. However, as a result of wound contraction the effectiveness (on neo-epidermis square) was finally 1:15 in old rats. During histological analysis hyperplasia of the epidermis was marked and decreased gradually. Skin MATR method is considered as organ-typical culture in vivo.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Epidermis / anatomy & histology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Male
  • Microsurgery
  • Rats
  • Skin / anatomy & histology
  • Skin Transplantation* / methods
  • Time Factors