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Reconstruction of the breast form by Silastic gel from breast prostheses

1974; Elsevier BV; Volume: 27; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0007-1226(74)90090-3

1465-3087

Bromley S. Freeman,

Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

Abstract Experience in reducing the size of Silastic gel prostheses demonstrated the firm cohesiveness of the enclosed gel. The gel alone therefore has been used to replace breast tissue after segmental mastectomies and after the removal of oversized breast prostheses.