Rapid intraoperative mechanical expansion: An underused but effective technique for forehead reconstruction

A Foley catheter can be used for rapid intraoperative mechanical expansion as an effective, cost-effective, and underused technique for forehead reconstruction. The objective is to demonstrate how immediate tissue expansion can facilitate tension-free closure of forehead defects, improving cosmetic outcomes compared to conventional tissue expanders.

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Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
Published
2026-07-25
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https://doi.org/10.25259/jcas_1_2026
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Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
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Rapid intraoperative mechanical expansion: An underused but effective technique for forehead reconstruction

K. Shilpa, Sharon Joseph, Vignesh Narayan R
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
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Rapid intraoperative mechanical expansion: An underused but effective technique for forehead reconstruction

K. Shilpa, Sharon Joseph, Vignesh Narayan R
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Abstract

A Foley catheter can be used for rapid intraoperative mechanical expansion as an effective, cost-effective, and underused technique for forehead reconstruction. The objective is to demonstrate how immediate tissue expansion can facilitate tension-free closure of forehead defects, improving cosmetic outcomes compared to conventional tissue expanders.

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic SurgeryVol. 0
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
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