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A simple technique to deflate a tissue expander.

Bruce M Topol1, Edward Dalton1

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Elliot Hospital, Manchester, N.H.; Division of Plastic Surgery, Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, N.H.; and Elliot Breast Health Center at Elliot Hospital, Manchester, N.H.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|October 8, 2014
PubMed
Summary

A novel technique prevents uncontrolled spillage during tissue expander removal. This simple method uses modified surgical supplies to safely aspirate expander contents, enhancing patient safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Tissue expanders are commonly used in reconstructive surgery.
  • Removal of intact, inflated tissue expanders poses a risk of content spillage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a simple, inexpensive technique for controlled deflation and removal of tissue expanders.
  • To eliminate the risk of uncontrolled spillage during tissue expander removal.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of a standard irrigating syringe by removing flanges and attaching suction.
  • Puncturing the tissue expander while covering the hole with the modified syringe.
  • Aspiration of expander contents using applied suction.

Main Results:

  • The described technique effectively deflates tissue expanders.

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  • Elimination of uncontrolled spillage and spray of expander contents.
  • The method is simple, inexpensive, and utilizes readily available operating room supplies.

    • Conclusions:

    • This technique provides a safe and controlled method for tissue expander removal.
    • It significantly reduces the risk of contamination and improves operating room safety.
    • The procedure has been successfully used for four years without spillage concerns.