Silicon identification in prosthesis-associated fibrous capsules.
The use of correlated microscopic techniques, including the scanning electron microscopic modes of backscattered electron imaging and energy dispersive x-ray analysis, aid in defining the process of dispersion of silicon-containing material around silicone rubber (polydimethylsiloxane) prosthetic devices.
D001940:Breast / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012825:Silicon / Q000378:metabolism*; D012828:Silicones / Q000378:metabolism; D014617:Vacuoles / Q000378:metabolism; D014945:Wound Healing
D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012828:Silicones; D012825:Silicon