[Cutaneous dehiscences during tissue expansion: use of surgical adhesive plastic film]

Cutaneous expansion, especially in the lower limb, is sometimes complicated by the development of partial dehiscence of the surgical scar or a small area of necrosis over an angle of the prosthesis. The expander implant can be salvaged by closing the dehiscence with surgical adhesive film which allows continuation of expansion while preventing herniation of the prosthesis.