title: Augmentation of facial defects using Mersilene mesh implants.
abstract: The use of Mersilene mesh in both office and hospital practice was surveyed. Seventy patients received a total of 83 implants, 66 (80%) of which were Mersilene mesh. Of these 83 implants, 76 (91%) were used in chin augmentation, preponderantly by the intraoral route. An infection rate of 9% (8) was encountered; 4 (5%) of these required removal. The ideal implant material has not yet been discovered, but hopefully, with continued research and with the sharing of ideas, a more suitable implant will be found.
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005150:Facial Hemiatrophy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011091:Polyesters; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters