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The closure of an abdominal fistula using self- polymerizing silicone rubbers - case studyDental School, Newcastle upon Tyne
St Oswald's Hospice, Newcastle upon Tyne
St Oswald's Hospice, Newcastle upon Tyne A case is described where an abdominal fistula was temporarily closed using a plug made from dental addition curing silicone rubber impression material. An effective seal was maintained using a stoma flange and a gentle pressure dressing; this still allowed normal gastric function.
Key Words: dental impression materials gastric fistula intestinal fistula palliative treatment silicone elastomers
Palliative Medicine, Vol. 8, No. 1,
59-62 (1994) |
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