title: Silicone implants for contour deformities of the trunk.
abstract: A follow-up study of 12 patients who had preformed silicone implants inserted for correction of body contour deformities (8 for pectus excavatum and 4 for soft-tissue deformities of the shoulder and pectoral region) has demonstrated the safety of this technique and its lack of significant early or late complications. No implants have been removed, and 10 of the 12 patients regarded the overall results as good or excellent.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013249:Sternum / Q000002:abnormalities; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers