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Tissue expansion in head and neck reconstruction.

O Antonyshyn¹, J S Gruss, R Zuker

¹Division of Plastic Surgery, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|July 1, 1988

Summary

Tissue expansion for head and neck reconstruction yielded sufficient tissue in most cases, but a high complication rate required treatment revisions for nearly half of patients. Common issues included implant exposure, pain, and infection.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Biomaterials Science

Background:

Tissue expansion is a valuable technique in reconstructive surgery.
Head and neck reconstruction presents unique challenges due to complex anatomy and aesthetic demands.