A Retrospective Analysis on the Proper Size of Tissue Expanders to Treat Scalp Lesions

Background: Tissue expanders have become established instruments for scalp reconstruction. However, selection of the size of the expander has not been investigated systematically, and it generally depends on the experience of the surgeon. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 21 patients who had unde...

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Main Authors: Rino Aya, MD, Katsuya Kawai, MD, PhD, Takeshi Kawazoe, MD, PhD, Shigehiko Suzuki, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2014-03-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/03000/Article.7.aspx