Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Endoscopically assisted tissue expander insertion using balloon dissection

M Takeuchi1, M Nozaki, K Sasaki

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Japan.

British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|July 11, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Measurement of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and its clinical application in oral cancers.

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery·1992
Same author

G-protein mediating the slow depolarization induced by FMRFamide in the ganglion cells of Aplysia.

Neuroscience research·1992
Same author

[Measurement of PCNA labeling index in astrocytic tumors].

No shinkei geka. Neurological surgery·1992
Same author

Acute myelocytic leukemia associated with thrombocytosis and inv 3(q21.3; q26.2) in a case of Grönbland-Strandberg syndrome.

Leukemia research·1992
Same author

Protection by chlorpromazine against lethality and renal toxicity of cisplatin in mice.

Experientia·1992
Same author

[A study on urinary free gamma-carboxyglutamic acid in patients with idiopathic urinary calcium stone].

Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai zasshi. The japanese journal of urology·1992
Same journal

British West Indies peregrinations.

British journal of plastic surgery·2010
Same journal

Ten-year review of hypospadias surgery from a single centre.

British journal of plastic surgery·2005
Same journal

Anatomical study of the cutaneous perforator arteries and vascularisation of the biceps femoris muscle.

British journal of plastic surgery·2005
Same journal

Reconstruction of intraoral defects using facial artery musculomucosal flap.

British journal of plastic surgery·2005
Same journal

The distal medial perforators of the lower leg and their accompanying veins.

British journal of plastic surgery·2005
Same journal

Acute exacerbation of macroglossia.

British journal of plastic surgery·2005
See all related articles

A novel endoscopic balloon dissection method improves tissue expander insertion accuracy. This technique offers safer, faster fascial plane dissection for creating subcutaneous pockets, reducing complications in plastic surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Accurate and atraumatic tissue expander insertion is crucial for preventing surgical complications.
  • Traditional methods for dissecting fascial planes can be time-consuming and carry risks.

Observation:

  • An endoscopic balloon dissector was employed to create subcutaneous pockets for tissue expander placement.
  • The balloon effectively separated loose areolar tissue between fascial layers, forming a distinct fascial cleft.

Findings:

  • Endoscopic balloon dissection demonstrated superior safety and speed compared to endoscopic scissors for fascial plane dissection.
  • The technique facilitated precise creation of pockets for tissue expander insertion.

Implications:

Related Experiment Videos

  • This method enhances precision and efficiency in tissue expander procedures.
  • The endoscopic balloon approach may lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced complication rates in reconstructive surgery.