Evolution of skin grafting for treatment of burns
Reviewed by Jill Baker

This is an interesting review looking at the history of the use of skin grafts and the evolution of grafting, including a paragraph on future concepts. The review is broken down into chronological sections describing different skin grafting techniques that have developed over the past 200 years. Eponymously-named techniques including Reverdin pinch grafting, Ollier grafting, Thiersch grafting, Wolfe grafting, the Pagett dermatome, Meek-wall microdermatome, Tanner mesh grafts are described with explanations of their advantages and disadvantages. Future concepts including the development of Xpansion described by Hackl et al., Integra® dermal regeneration template, and ReCell® technology are briefly discussed. This review is a good example of innovation and refinement in a surgical technique, which is a common theme in plastic surgery history.

Evolution of skin grafting for treatment of burns: Reverdin pinch grafting to Tanner mesh grafting and beyond.
Singh M, Nuutila K, Collins KC, Huang A.

BURNS

2017;43(6):1149-54.