Abstract

We report the long-term use of tissue expanders for the reconstruction of a shoulder mound. Following a total forequarter amputation for the management of a fibrosarcoma, the patient continues to enjoy the benefits of a soft- tissue expander reconstruction eight years after its initial insertion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)170-172
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Plastic Surgery
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1992

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