Tissue expansion in reconstructive surgery : a case report
Date
1986-05
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
A case is reported in which serial expansion was used to create scalp and forehead flaps of superior quality skin and subcutaneous tissue to cover a central forehead defect. The background and principles governing this surgery are discussed.
Description
Please cite as follows: De Greef, A. 1986. Tissue expansion in reconstructive surgery: A case report. South African Medical Journal, 69:705-707.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Tissue expansion, Surgery, Plastic, Flaps (Surgery)
Citation
De Greef, A. 1986. Tissue expansion in reconstructive surgery: A case report. South African Medical Journal, 69:705-707.