title: Silastic foam dressing in pinnaplasty.
abstract: Various forms of dressings, including proflavine wool, have been used traditionally for pinnaplasties. We report the use of Silastic Foam as a dressing in seven of our pinnaplasty cases. The advantages of Silastic Foam dressing over conventional dressings are mainly: Patient comfort. No change of dressing is required.
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers