Cosmetic repair of a facial deformity by use of a silicone implant in a horse.
A heat-vulcanized silicone implant was used for cosmetic repair of a facial deformity in a horse. The deformity had resulted from fracture of the frontal bone into the frontal sinus 6 months earlier. Normal facial contour was restored by suturing the sculpted implant to the periosteum over the defect. Results 1 year after surgery were excellent.
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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D000818:Animals; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D006736:Horses / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000662:veterinary*; D012828:Silicones; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*
D012828:Silicones