A practical calculation method for predetermination of amount and duration of expander application

Önder TAN

Article Details

A practical calculation method for predetermination of amount and duration of expander application

Authors:

Önder TAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2011 Vol.41 Issue 6, pp.1107-1109

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2011

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000754538

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

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Abstract:

 

Expander application has become one of the methods most commonly used in reconstructive surgery by virtue of its many advantages. Determination of the amount and duration of expansion completely depends on a surgeon's experience and clinical estimation. Interestingly, no quantitative method has been described in the literature. In an attempt to address this issue, I developed a practical calculation method for expander cases. I use this technique daily during the expansion process to decide whether or not to complete the procedure. By means of this practical method, I believe that expanders can be optimally and more effectively utilized in reconstructive surgery.

 

Expander application has become one of the methods most commonly used in reconstructive surgery by virtue of its many advantages. Determination of the amount and duration of expansion completely depends on a surgeon's experience and clinical estimation. Interestingly, no quantitative method has been described in the literature. In an attempt to address this issue, I developed a practical calculation method for expander cases. I use this technique daily during the expansion process to decide whether or not to complete the procedure. By means of this practical method, I believe that expanders can be optimally and more effectively utilized in reconstructive surgery.

Article Details

A practical calculation method for predetermination of amount and duration of expander application

Authors:

Önder TAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2011 Vol.41 Issue 6, pp.1107-1109

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2011

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000754538

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Key words: Tissue

expander

Issues

Article Details

A practical calculation method for predetermination of amount and duration of expander application

Authors: Önder TAN

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2011 Vol.41 Issue 6, pp.1107-1109

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2011

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000754538

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

Key words: Tissue

expander

Issues

Authors:

Önder TAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2011 Vol.41 Issue 6, pp.1107-1109

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2011

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000754538

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144