Tissue expansion in the upper extremity.
The use of temporary inflatable implants to generate expanded skin flaps in the upper extremity is a useful reconstructive technique. Applications, technique, and complications are discussed and emphasized with case reports.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*