title: [Cutaneous expansion at the level of the lower limbs. Surgical technique, indications and complications].
abstract: Skin expansion in the lowers limbs has been described for a long time. The authors report their experience in this site. The operating technique is described in such a way as to limit complications to a minimum. The indications for this technique are recalled with particular emphasy on the use of expansion in preparation for a subsequent procedure. Lastly, the most frequent complications are discussed together with the methods of their prevention.
authors: Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Réparatrice, Hâopital de la Conception, Marseille.
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Aubert
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Magalon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000601:surgery; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
vernacular_title: L'expansion cutanée au niveau des membres inférieurs. Technique opératoire, indications et complications.