title: 3D analysis of tissue expanders.
abstract: This article reviews some of the phenomena associated with tissue expansion that are amenable to study with 3D imaging and presents selected cases from the literature where the technology has been used to answer clinical questions and plan procedures. The authors discuss implant selection, remodeling, contraction, and 3D analysis. Future directions and limitations of the use of this technology in the head and neck are also described.
authors: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street MMC 396, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. drmccarn@gmail.com
authors: Kate
authors: K
authors: McCarn
authors: Peter A
authors: PA
authors: Hilger
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004954:Esthetics; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000379:methods; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology