Is there an easier way to autograft skin in chronic leg ulcers? ‘Minced micrografts’, a new technique

Background  Chronic venous leg ulcers represent an urgent and increasing problem for public health. The use of skin autografts results in a greater therapeutic success in healing chronic ulcers.

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