Clinical application of expanders in reconstruction after burn
- VernacularTitle:扩张器在烧伤后期修复中的应用
- Author:
Minliang CHEN
;
Jiake CHAI
;
Huifeng SONG
;
Al ET
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Expander;
Repair;
Burn
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the application range of expand er s and its clinical efficacy in repair and reconstruction after burn. Methods Two hundred and eighty-six expanders were implanted in 80 burned patients. Volume of the smallest expander was 80cc, and that of the bi ggest one was 800cc. The expansive time ranged from 3 weeks to 2 months. In the second operation, expansive flaps were created and used in the de fected lesion where the scar was removed. Results 7 5 patients were followed up for at least one year with satisfactory results and only 3 patients showed complications that expanders exposed during expan sion. Conclusion Reasonable application of expanders coul d get satisfactory results in repair and reconstruction of severe scar, especia lly for scar at extremities and special sites after burn.
