Maxillofacial prostheses are usually fabricated on the models obtained following the impression procedures. Disadvantages of conventional impression techniques used in production of facial prosthesis are deformation of soft tissues caused by impression material and disturbance of the patient due to. Additionally production of prosthesis by conventional methods takes longer time. Recently, rapid...

Optimizing outcomes with placement of inflatable penile prostheses (IPPs) can be challenging, especially in inexperienced hands. In this article, we outline Dr. Köhler's penoscrotal penile prosthesis surgical approach. We also highlight patient selection, post-operative care and complications.

PURPOSE The objective of this study was to assess the stress distribution generated by a simulated loading (100 N) in the area of the cantilever in three different five-implant mandibular protocol prosthesis models. MATERIALS AND METHODS The finite element analysis was carried out in three-dimensional models simulating: (1) a temporary all acrylic resin mandibular protocol prosthesis; (2) a m...

METHODS The first 206 patients treated with the S3 were compared with 371 preceding patients treated with SAPIEN XT valves. Patients who previously underwent pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation or transapical and valve-in-valve procedureswere excluded from the analysis. All patientsweremonitored for at least 7 days. Previous and new conduction abnormalities were doc...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS In this study, a bioengineered trachea composed of autologous chondrocytes was developed, and its effect on cartilaginous regeneration was evaluated by implantation into tracheal defects in rabbits. STUDY DESIGN Prospective controlled trial in an animal model. METHODS The tracheal prosthesis used in this study was composed of polypropylene (the frame) and collagen spon...

Objective: Due to the increasing numbers of radical prostatectomy performed for prostate cancer, a substantial and increasing number patients suffer from postoperative urinary incontinence and also erectile failure. Despite the improving surgical techniques, the reported incontinence rates are between 5% and 48%. In patients with dual problems of ED and incontinence, to see whether inflatable p...

Objective: Due to the increasing numbers of radical prostatectomy performed for prostate cancer, a substantial and increasing number patients suffer from postoperative urinary incontinence and also erectile failure. Despite the improving surgical techniques, the reported incontinence rates are between 5% and 48%. In patients with dual problems of ED and incontinence, to see whether inflatable p...

Introduction. We present the case of a patient who received a two-piece Ambicor penile prosthesis for idiopathic recurrent "stuttering" priapism refractory to other treatment options. The patient returned unable to deflate the device due to an interesting anatomically induced mechanical failure. Aims. To describe the method and findings of this inflatable prosthesis failure. Results. Prosthesis...

One of the most regularly encountered forms of partial hand loss causing physical, psychosocial and financial burden to an individual is the finger amputation followed by trauma. The prosthetic rehabilitation of amputated finger is a good treatment option, when compared to all other means of complex and unaffordable options. Osseointegrated implant retained silicone finger prosthesis with innov...