Scientific Literature Published on this Subject:

• Paonessa-KJ; Hostnik-WJ; Zide-BM Use of tissue expanders for wound closure of spinal infections or dehiscence. Orthop-Clin-North-Am. 1996 Jan; 27(1): 155-70
• Carramaschi-F; Gemperli-R; Speranzini-M; Ferreira-MC [Immediate and late reconstruction of the breast using tissue expanders] Reconstrucao mamaria imediata e tardia com expansores de tecidos. Rev-Hosp-Clin-Fac-Med-Sao-Paulo. 1995; 50 Suppl: 6-9
• Cohen-M Alopecia: an unfavorable result of using a skin-stretching device [letter] Plast-Reconstr-Surg. 1995 Sep; 96(3): 747-8
• Hallock-CG Safety of clinical overinflation of tissue expanders. Plast-Reconstr-Surg. 1995 Jul; 96(1): 153-7
• Day-TA; Aarstad-RF; Hoasjoe-Dk; Stucker-Fj The use of tissue expanders in the correction of ectropion in an animal model Laryngoscope. 1995 Apr; 105(4 Pt 1): 365-7
• Jackson-WB; Goldson-AL; Staud-C Postoperative irradiation following immediate breast reconstruction using a temporary tissue expander. J-Natl-Med-Assoc. 1994 Jul; 86(7): 538-42
• May-JW Jr; Bucky-LP; Sohoni-S; Ehrlich-HP Smooth versus textured expander implants: a double-blind study of capsule quality and discomfort in simultaneus bilateral breast reconstruction patients [see comments] Comment in: Ann-Plast-Surg 1995 Feb; 34(2):221 Ann-Plast-Surg. 1994 Mar; 32(3): 225-32; discussion 232-3
• Lew-D; Fuseler-JW The effect of pulsed expansion of subfascially placed expanders on the extent and duration of mitosis in the capsule and rat integument. J-Oral-Maxillofac-Surg. 1993 Feb; 51(2): 154-8
• Faivre-J; Faivre-JM [Breast reconstruction after mastectomy or breast amputation] La restauration du sein apres mammectomie ou amputation mammaire. Contracept-Fertil-Sex. 1993 Feb; 21(2): 163-6
• Poirier-P; Passuti-N; Touchais-S; Bainvel-JV [Value of cutaneous expansion in the repair of skin defects aftes posterior surgical intervention on the spine] Interet de l`expansion cutanee dans les reprises des voies d`abord posterieures du rachis. Rev-Chir-Orthop-Reparatrice-Appar-Mot. 1993; 79(5): 418-22
• Spodnick-GJ; Pavletic-MM; Clark-GN; Schelling-SH; Kraus-Kh Controlled tissue expansion in the distal extremities of dogs. Vet-Surg. 1993 Nov-Dec; 22(6): 436-43
• Ruiz-Razura-A; Layton-EG Jr; Williams-JL Jr; Cohen-BE Clinical applications of acute intraoperative arterial elongation. J-Reconstr-Micosurg. 1993 Sep; 9(5): 335-40
• Whitney-TM; Ramasastry-S; Furtell-JW Combined tissue expansion and free tissue transfer for reconstruction of the hand in epidermolysis bullosa-associated malignancy. Ann-Plast-Surg. 1993 Dec; 31(6):552-5
• Paulhe-P; Aubert-JP; Magalon-G [Forum on tissue expansion. Are tissue expansion and radiotherapy compatible? Apropos of a series of 50 consecutive breast reconstructions] Forum: l`expansion tissulaire. L`expansion tissulaire et la radiotherapie sont-elles compatibles? Apropos d`une serie de 50 reconstructions mammaires consecutives. Ann-Chir-Plast-Esthet. 1993 Feb; 38(1): 54-61
• Bannerot-H; Garnier-D; Ricbourg-B [Forum on tissue expansion. Fast continous expansion. A 3-years evaluation of its use from a retrospective study of 78 cases] Forum: l`expansion tissulaire. Expansion continue rapide. Bilan de trois ans d`utilisation sur une etude retrospective de 78 dossiers. Ann-Chir-Plast-Esthet. 1993 Feb; 38(1): 41-7
• Aubert-JP; Paulhe-P; Magalon-G [Forum on tissue expansion. Expansion of the upper limb] Forum: l`expansion tissulaire. L`expasion cutanee au membre superieur. Ann-Chir-Plast-Esthet. 1993 Feb; 38(1): 34-40
• Foyatier-JL; Comparin-JP; Latarjet-J; Delay-E; Spitalier-P; Masson-CL [Forum on tissue expansion. Repair of sequelae of facial burns by cervical cutaneous expansion] Forum: l`expansion tissulaire. Reparation des sequelles de brulure de la face par expasion cutanee cervicale. Ann-Chir-Plast-Esthet. 1993 Feb; 38(1): 27-33
• Ferrand-JY; Watier-E; Faivre-J; Pailheret-JP [Forum on tissue expansion. Value of cutaneous expansion for the covering of synthetic materials used in cranioplasty. Aprops of a case] Forum: l`expansion tissulaire. Interet de l`expasion cutanee pour la couverture de materiaux synthetiques de cranioplastie. Aprops d`une observation. Ann-Chir-Plast-Esthet. 1993 Feb; 38(1): 23-6
• Foyatier-JL; Delay-E; Comparin-JP; Latarjet-J; Masson-CL [Forum on tissue expansion. Expansion of the scalp. Surgical techniques and clinical applications] Forum: l`expansion tissulaire. L`expansion du cuir chevelu. Techniques chirurgicales et applications cliniques. Ann-Chir-Plast-Esthet. 1993 Feb; 38(1): 11-22
• Anger-J; Szego-T Use of videoscopy as an aid in the placement of tissue expanders. Rev-Paul-Med. 1993 Mar-Apr; 111(2): 363-6
• Brown-MdD; Johnson-TM Complications of tissue expansion. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1120-2
• Mandy-SH Intraoperative expander-assisted scalp reduction. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1117-9
• Frodel-JL Jr; Whitaker-DC Primary reconstruction of congenital facial lesion defects with tissue expasion. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1110-6
• Carruthers-A Tissue expansion and Mohs micrographic surgery. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1106-9
• Matrasso-SL; Matarasso-A; Glogau-RG Permanent tissue expasion. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1103-5
• Collins-SA; Swanson-NA Chronic tissue expansion. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1090-8
• Auletta-MJ; Matarasso-SL; Glogau-RG; Tromovitch-TA Comparison of skin hooks and Foley catheters for immediate tissue expansion. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1084-8
• Greenbaum-SS Intraoperative tissue expansion with the Foley catheter. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1079-83
• Johnson-TM; Lowe-L; Brown-MD; Sullivan-MJ; Nelson-BR Histology and physiology of tissue expansion. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1074-8
• Bennett-RG; Hirt-M A history of tissue expansion. Concepts, controversies, and complications. J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1066-73
• Robinson-JK Tissue expansion. A new way to achieve an old goal in dermatologic surgery [editorial] J-Dermatol-Surg-Oncol. 1993 Dec; 19(12): 1063-4
• Spauwen-PH; Wobbes-T [Immediate breast reconstrution following treatment for breast carcinoma] Directe borstreconstructie na behandeling wegens mammacarcinoom. Ned-Tijdschr-Geneeskd. 1993 Nov 13; 137(46): 2370-4