Silastic foam dressing in pinnaplasty. 1986

S A Bandey, and J Atkins, and W F Neil

Various forms of dressings, including proflavine wool, have been used traditionally for pinnaplasties. We report the use of Silastic Foam as a dressing in seven of our pinnaplasty cases. The advantages of Silastic Foam dressing over conventional dressings are mainly: Patient comfort. No change of dressing is required.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009779 Occlusive Dressings Material, usually gauze or absorbent cotton, used to cover and protect wounds, to seal them from contact with air or bacteria. (From Dorland, 27th ed) Bandages, Occlusive,Dressings, Occlusive,Dressings, Spray-On,Bandage, Occlusive,Dressing, Occlusive,Dressing, Spray-On,Dressings, Spray On,Occlusive Bandage,Occlusive Bandages,Occlusive Dressing,Spray-On Dressing,Spray-On Dressings
D004431 Ear, External The outer part of the hearing system of the body. It includes the shell-like EAR AURICLE which collects sound, and the EXTERNAL EAR CANAL, the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE, and the EXTERNAL EAR CARTILAGES. External Ear,Outer Ear,Ear, Outer,Ears, External,Ears, Outer,External Ears,Outer Ears
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012826 Silicone Elastomers Polymers of silicone that are formed by crosslinking and treatment with amorphous silica to increase strength. They have properties similar to vulcanized natural rubber, in that they stretch under tension, retract rapidly, and fully recover to their original dimensions upon release. They are used in the encapsulation of surgical membranes and implants. Elastomers, Silicone,Rubber Silicone,Silicone Rubber,Elastosil,Microfil,SE-30,Elastosils,Microfils,SE 30,SE30,Silicone Elastomer

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