• Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao · Apr 2005

    [Repeated tissue expansion for repairing extensive scalp and facial soft tissue defects: analysis of 18 cases].

    • Sheng-Kang Luo, Jian-Hua Gao, Ping Jiang, Ling Yan, Zhi-Qi Hu, and Li-Xian Zhang.
    • Department of Plastic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China. luo_shengkang@hotmail.com
    • Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao. 2005 Apr 1; 25 (4): 474-5.

    ObjectiveTo summarize our experiences with 18 cases of repeated tissue expansion for treating extensive scalp and facial soft tissue defects.MethodTissue expansion was performed for 1 or 2 times after the primary expansion for repairing large scalp and facial soft tissue defects ranging from 9 cm x 5 cm to 16 cm x 12 cm using re-expanded flaps. The indications, complications and experiences in the treatment were discussed.ResultSatisfactory results were obtained in all the 18 cases. On the follow-up conducted 6 months postoperatively, the repaired defects presented excellent appearance and functional recovery without additional scars.ConclusionRepeated tissue expansion is an effective technique for repairing large tissue defects in the head and face.

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