Use of Minced Residual Skin Grafts to Improve Donor Site Healing in Split-Thickness Skin Grafting

The study investigated the use of minced residual skin grafts to enhance healing at donor sites in split-thickness skin grafting. By applying minced grafts to half of the donor site and comparing it to the untreated half, researchers found that healing time was reduced and scar quality improved significantly in the treated areas. Scar quality was assessed using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale at intervals of 90, 180, and 360 days, showing consistent improvement (p<0.05). The findings suggested that this method effectively minimized morbidity by accelerating healing and enhancing scar appearance.