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The role of tissue expansion in pediatric plastic surgery
B S Bauer1, F A Vicari, M E Richard
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1990
Insights
Controlled soft tissue expansion (TE) is increasingly used in clinical practice. This review offers guidelines for pediatric TE and addresses growth concerns in infants and children.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Soft tissue expansion (TE) is a technique to increase local tissue availability.
- Its clinical application has grown significantly.
- Concerns exist regarding its impact on pediatric growth.
Observation:
- This article reviews general guidelines for using TE in children.
- It specifically addresses concerns about TE's effects on infant and child growth.
Findings:
- The review synthesizes current knowledge on pediatric TE.
- It aims to provide practical guidance for clinicians.
- Potential growth effects are discussed in detail.
Implications:
- Provides evidence-based guidelines for pediatric soft tissue expansion.
- Addresses and potentially alleviates concerns regarding growth inhibition.
- Supports the safe and effective use of TE in pediatric populations.
Abstract:
The ability to increase available local tissue by controlled soft tissue expansion (TE) has led to a rapid increase in the use of TE in clinical practice. This article reviews some general guidelines when using TE in children and addresses some of the concerns previously expressed regarding the effects of TE on growth in infants and children.