[What's new in upper limb skin expansion?].
The indications for skin expansion of the upper limb are now well defined. Based on a series of 56 cases, the authors confirm that a rigorous technique and good management of complications can minimize failures of the method. Technical progress and new biomaterials certainly allow further reduction of these complications and possibly the development of new indications.
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