Meaning of pinch grafting | Babel Free

Definitions

A technique of skin grafting in which the graft is harvested by pinching the skin and shaving off a small bit of epidermis without drawing blood.

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Examples

“Pinch grafting is a simple procedure that can be performed at the bedside by a nurse trained in the technique.”

“By 3 to 4 weeks after punch or pinch grafting, a ring of pink epithelium can be detected around the grafts, and by 42 to 56 days, hair begins to grow from the grafts.”

“In general, the technique resulted in faster healing, less car formation, and less contracture than pinch grafting.”

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