title: [Tissue expansion: histological aspects and value in the treatment of scars of the scalp].
abstract: The authors start by recalling the principal histomorphological and physiological characteristics of skin tissues subjected to expansion, in particular their hyper-vascularisation which allows the raising of vast flaps of excellent quality. After presenting the major principles, they then present their clinical experience in the context of reconstructive surgery of the scalp, particularly in the correction of Juri flap scars used in the treatment of baldness. Finally, they emphasise the great potential of this technique in the whole field of reconstructive surgery.
authors.affiliation: Unité ORL, Centre René-Huguenin, Saint-Cloud.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mahe
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Banal
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Le Doussal
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Harfaoui-Chanaoui
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Farges
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps
vernacular_title: L'expansion tissulaire: aspects histologiques et intérêt dans le traitement des cicatrices du cuir chevelu.