title: The complications of tissue expansion in the burned scalp.
abstract: Our initial experience with tissue expansion in the reconstruction of the burned scalp is discussed. We discuss the complications encountered, their management and how these may be minimized.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries*; D012886:Skull / Q000473:pathology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps