Maximum Overinflation of Tissue Expanders.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1987
Abstract
An ex vivo study was undertaken to document the maximum possible overinflation of tissue expanders with a comparison of all major manufacturers. Ten standard round implants from each vendor were expanded. Mean overinflation varied from 33 to 99 times stated capacity, with a range from 16 to 157 times this volume. The mechanism of failure in 93 percent of implants was envelope rupture. Overexpansion appears safe without risk of implant failure at least to 15 times vendors' stated maximum volume.
Volume
80
Issue
4
First Page
567
Last Page
569
ISSN
0032-1052
Published In/Presented At
Hallock, G. G. (1987). Maximum overinflation of tissue expanders. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, 80(4), 567-569.
Disciplines
Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
3659167
LVHN link
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Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article