Tissue expansion reconstruction of soft tissue avulsions of the face: Report of two cases

A technique utilized to increase the amount of skin available for repair of soft tissue defects with local flaps has been described. Indications for the use of tissue espansion and the surgical technique and possible disadvantages have been discussed. Two case reports are presented to illustrate the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1987-04, Vol.45 (4), p.362-370
Hauptverfasser:	Cook, Harold E., Lewis, Michael K., Stoker, Noel G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aluminum Oxide Biological and medical sciences Dentistry Ent, stomatology, face, injuries. Foreign bodies. Diseases due to physical agents: otorhinolaryngology Facial Injuries - surgery Humans Male Medical sciences Methods Polytetrafluoroethylene Proplast - analogs & derivatives Prostheses and Implants Skin Transplantation Surgery, Plastic Surgical Flaps Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	A technique utilized to increase the amount of skin available for repair of soft tissue defects with local flaps has been described. Indications for the use of tissue espansion and the surgical technique and possible disadvantages have been discussed. Two case reports are presented to illustrate the use of the tissue expander to repair avulsive craniofacial defects.
ISSN:	0278-2391 1531-5053
DOI:	10.1016/0278-2391(87)90362-4