The complications of tissue expansion in the burned scalp.
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.
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