Choosing the right rectangular expander and maximising the benefits from expanded tissue

Tissue expanders are widely used in the reconstruction of tissue wounds. This study aims to demonstrate how to choose the correct size of rectangular expander in relation to wound size and the maximum advancement technique for wound coverage in order to achieve a successful outcome.The present study included patients who were operated on between January 2013 and January 2017. The expander height chosen was more than half the length of the wound...