Tissue expansion in the lower limbs of children and young adults.
We report the successful use of tissue expansion in the lower limbs of five children and one young adult. It was possible to replace dense adherent skin grafts by expanded skin and subcutaneous tissue. Such expansion needs to be undertaken slowly, but expanded tissue matches the normal local tissue and has normal sensation. These qualities were particularly important in three amputations which were revised.
Cole
W G
WG
Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Bennett
C S
CS
Perks
A G
AG
McManamny
D S
DS
Barnett
J S
JS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000379:methods*