About The Medical Condition Expander, Tissue
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Expander, Tissue
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Expander, Tissue?
Inflatable reservoirs, usually made of silicone, which are implanted subcutaneously in order to generate tissue needed for surgical reconstruction. After implantation, the reservoir is inflated over several weeks by percutaneous injection of fluid. Once the tissue has grown, the expander is surgically removed and the expanded skin is used to cover the area being reconstructed.
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