title: Advances in tissue expansion.
abstract: Tissue expansion offers a versatile new technique in the reconstruction of many areas of the body. The authors discuss laboratory studies that provide insight into the mechanism of the technique and present examples from clinical experience acquired over the past seven years, including applications in breast reconstruction and reconstruction of the scalp, head and neck, and extremities.
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures; D014945:Wound Healing