A procedure whereby the body is stimulated to generate extra soft tissue by the application of stretching forces that stimulate new growth of tissue which, over a period of time, results in a 2-dimensional expansion of the tissue. The procedure is used in reconstructive surgery for injuries caused by trauma, burns, or ablative surgery. Various types of TISSUE EXPANSION DEVICES have been developed that exert stretching forces.

DUI

D015626 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0023970

Previous indexing

Surgery, Plastic (1980-1989); Surgical Flaps (1983-1989)

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