E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
TISSUE EXPANDER APPLICATIONS IN GIANT MENINGOMYELOCELE CASES
Page : 157-160
A rectangular tissue of (10X5X5cm) 250 cc expander was applied to 8 patients of ages ranging between 0 and 6 months with meningomyelocele of diameteres of 10 cm or more. The expanded myocutaenous flap is an effective method for giant meningomyelocele treatment because of tension-free suturing, suitability for dorsal tissue and reduction of complications.
Keywords : Meningomyelocele tissue expansion musculocutaneal flap
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