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May 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that radiation negatively impacts the survival and proliferation of fibroblasts on human dermis transplants, but hair follicle pores enhance cell viability even after irradiation.
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March 2023 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study analyzed trends in tissue expansion research and identified acellular dermal matrix's effect on breast reconstruction complications as a current key topic, with patient-activated controlled expansion as a potential future focus.
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November 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Using tissue expanders for scalp reconstruction in patients with extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita is effective and has minimal complications.
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October 2021 in “PubMed” This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with scarring burn alopecia treated with tissue expansion and local flap reconstruction, who experienced reversible acute hair loss (Telogen Effluvium) after the procedure.
January 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that incorporating dermal papillae cells and keratinocytes into dermal substitutes promoted better wound healing, reduced contraction, and enabled appendage formation in tissue-engineered skin on mice.
