Abstract

CENTENO-RODRIGUEZ, Madelein  and  CENTENO-RAMIREZ, Carlos Alberto. Expansores tisulares: Conceptos generales. Acta méd. costarric [online]. 2000, vol.42, n.3, pp.109-114. ISSN 0001-6002.

In this article, we present a review of general concepts regarding tissue expansion, history, operative technique, clinical applications, principal complications as well as advantages and disadvantages presented with the use of this alternative in reconstructive surgery.

Keywords : tissue expansion; tissue expanders.