Manual control for continuous and constant pressure skin expansion
- VernacularTitle:手控持续恒压皮肤扩张术
- Author:
Zhiguang GUAN
;
Zhiping ZHANG
;
Yaochan LIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dilatation;
Tissue expanders;
Skin transplntation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate a safe, highly efficient and rapid skin expansion method. Methods Syringe pump and pump control of automatic (PCA) replacemented normal affusion were used with shorter and vertical skin professional jargon for continuous and constant pressure skin expansion. Twenty cases (23 expanders) were carried out in this way. Results The maximum area of defect was 16 cm?20 cm, and the minimum area of defect was 3 cm?3 cm. The expanders were used for 18 days and the volume of expanders were 40-900 ml . It was more rapidly than normal affusion. There were no more complications except a case of expander leakage, and others expressed their satifactions Conclusion This modification of the skin expansion is a safe, comfortable, convenient to carry with. It is worth recommendation.
