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TURKISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.19, no.2, pp.82-87, 2011 (ESCI)
Introduction: Tissue expansion is a reconstructive technique based on expanding adjacent tissues using a silicone balloon to attain an optimal aesthetic and functional result using local tissue when primary closure of a soft tissue defect is not possible. Although this technique has many advantages, a high complication rate may be seen when basic principles are not followed.