[Scalp expansion in the treatment of cicatricial alopecia].
The experiences of scalp expansion in the treatment of scarred alopecia in 16 cases with 21 tissue expanders are presented. In 13 cases, the defects were over 90cm2 in area, the largest one extending over half of the total hair-bearing scalp. In all cases, apart from one, the expanding procedures were completed. In one case the procedures were partially completed because of extrusion of the expander. Follow-up of 13 cases for 6-24 months showed good hair growth and appearances and 2 cases had 1.2-1.5 cm of widened scar at the distal edge of the expanded scalp due to undue tension. The advantages, disadvantages and complications are discussed.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, Second Medical University.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D015626:Tissue Expansion