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[Tissue expansion under the cicatrix].

Guo-Bin Cai1, Liu Liu, Tai-Ying Li

  • 1Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100041, China.

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Zhonghua Zhengxing Waike Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
|December 13, 2005
PubMed
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Tissue expansion under cicatrix offers a simpler, effective scar repair method. This technique provides better skin flap options with minimal scarring and trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine

Context:

  • Scarring (cicatrix) presents a significant reconstructive challenge.
  • Existing scar revision techniques can be invasive and yield suboptimal aesthetic results.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and simplicity of tissue expansion for cicatrix repair.
  • To introduce a novel approach for generating adequate skin flaps for scar revision.

Summary:

  • A tissue expander (80-500 ml) was implanted subcutaneously beneath the cicatrix in 203 patients.
  • Following 1-2 months of controlled dilation, the expander was removed, the cicatrix excised, and the expanded flap used for reconstruction.
  • Successful scar removal and repair were achieved with inconspicuous incision scars.

Impact:

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  • Tissue expansion under cicatrix is a safe, minimally invasive procedure.
  • It offers enhanced surgical design flexibility and cost-effective skin flap utilization.
  • This method is broadly applicable for diverse cicatrix treatment scenarios.