Introduction In order to treat uveal Melanoma , first, radioactive seeds are laid on a silicone- made substance which is called Silastic after that they are inserted in the plaque, and finally, this plaque containing silicone-made substance is stitched to the sclera surface. The dose gradient within the tumor and healthy tissues can be varied due to changing the Silastic thickness between scler...

introduction in order to treat uveal melanoma , first, radioactive seeds are laid on a silicone- made substance which is called silastic after that they are inserted in the plaque, and finally, this plaque containing silicone-made substance is stitched to the sclera surface. the dose gradient within the tumor and healthy tissues can be varied due to changing the silastic thickness between scler...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of continuous 17-beta estradiol-only silastic implants with those of continuous 17-beta estradiol plus continuous nomegestrol acetate silastic implants on symptom control, lipid profile and tolerability in postmenopausal women. METHODS This was an open-label, parallel-group study. Women with and without uterus and no contraindications to hormone therapy (HT) i...

Management of anterior laryngeal web is a challenge with risk adhesions without usage keel. In the absence standard keels, we present technique using silastic sheets and feeding tube placing keel endoscopically in close after coblation web.

Because they evoke minimal tissue reaction,' Silastic prostheses have become increasingly popular as chronic implants. Within the lumina of vessels, however, Silastic cannulas often result in thrombotic complications.283 At this institution, thromboembolic syndromes developed in six experimental sheep within 2 months after insertion of indwelling arterial Silastic cannulas. Histopathological st...

STUDY OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of small-bore, silastic drains for patients undergoing general thoracic surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-five patients who received soft, small-bore, silastic drains were compared with 17 patients who received semi-rigid double lumen (DL) tubes retrospectively. RESULTS The pain score was significantly lower in patients who received the...

A randomised comparison of percutaneous Silastic catheters and conventional intravenous cannulae for giving intravenous antibiotics in patients with cystic fibrosis showed that Silastic catheters were favoured by the patient, lasted longer, and had fewer complications.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the dimensional stability and detail reproduction of two silicones used for facial prosthesis, under the influence of chemical disinfection and storage time. Twenty-eight test specimens were obtained, half made of Silastic MDX 4-4210 silicone, and the other half of Silastic 732 RTV silicone. The test specimens were divided into 4 groups: Silastic 732 RTV an...

Mediastinitis is a life-threatening disease, and effective drainage is needed to treat mediastinitis with abscess formation. We recommend an alternative drainage method using chest tube binding with a Silastic Penrose drainage tube. The use of a Silastic Penrose drainage tube may help to manage mediastinitis with abscess formation. This method facilitates effective draining and prevents tissue ...