title: Soft tissue expanders in hand reconstruction.
abstract: Eight cases in which soft tissue expanders have been used as an adjunct to reconstruction in the hand are reported. Cases involved reconstruction after skin grafting for burns and crush injuries as well as skin resurfacing in the management of the painful hand. Patient tolerance was excellent and the final result was significantly aided by the use of this technique. The technical details of expansion as well as complications are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D016038:Skin Transplantation
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers