Tissue expanders with an external percutaneous tube were described initially by Newman,
1
then a remote subcutaneous inflation port which is inflated percutaneously was described
by Radovan.
2
Later, an injection port which is integrated into the permanent implant was devised
especially for breast reconstructions.
3
Although the tissue expanders with self-contained ports require one stage and a simpler
operation, they do pose some problems; their palpation ring can erode the overlying
tissue or the expanders may be punctured inadvertently.
4
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Published online: October 08, 2007
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© 2007 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
