Answer:
In an analysis of 180 expanders at UT Southwestern, several risk factors
were identified in children for increased risk of complications. The complications
included: implant exposure, implant deflation, wound dehiscence, filling
port problems, seroma/hematoma, pain, infection, delayed healing. In this
series the following risk factors were significant: burns and soft tissue
loss, age < 7 years, internal port, >1 prior expansion, extremities.