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Complications of soft tissue expansion
O Antonyshyn1, J S Gruss, S E Mackinnon
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Canada.
British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Tissue expansion is a valuable technique for reconstruction, though complications occur in 39% of cases. Despite this, sufficient tissue is typically generated for successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Tissue expansion is a surgical technique used to increase the amount of skin and soft tissue available for reconstruction.
- Clinical applications of tissue expansion have been utilized since the 1980s.
- Understanding complication rates and outcomes is crucial for optimizing reconstructive procedures.