title: Breast reconstruction by tissue expansion.
abstract: The techniques of tissue expansion for use in breast reconstruction is described, together with the results of its use in 33 patients. The advantages and disadvantages of tissue expansion in relation to other currently favoured techniques are discussed. It is concluded that tissue expansion represents a major advance in the field of breast reconstruction.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*