title: The long-term results of tissue expansion for breast reconstruction.
abstract: The results of breast reconstruction using tissue expansion in cases followed for 3 to 7 years are discussed. The persistence of results as well as the surgical technique employed and observed complications are presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors