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.
Authors
- K. Shilpa
- Sharon Joseph
- Vignesh Narayan R
Institutions
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
- Published
- 2026-07-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/jcas_1_2026
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00