Primary Article

Tissue Expansion in the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars and Scar Contractures

Authors: RICHARD C. HAGERTY MD, VINCENT N. ZUBOWITZ MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The temporary tissue expander can generate an excess of full-thickness skin that can be recruited into an adjacent area of tissue deficiency caused by scar contracture. The creation of a pseudobursa enhances the functional improvement gained by this technique. Now in its developmental stage, tissue expansion carries an alarming complication rate (33%), but we expect refinements in technique to diminish this percentage.

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