title: Late complications of nasal augmentation using silicone implants.
abstract: Alloplastic nasal augmentation with silicone elastomer (Silastic) is popular in areas of Asia. Although the silicones are bio-inert, they have been implicated in a number of adverse reactions after implantation. We report our experience of three patients who presented with late complications after nasal augmentation using Silastic implants. The mechanisms of implant failure are proposed. It is advised that this material should only be used on an individual basis in carefully selected cases.
authors: Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital.
authors: M W
authors: MW
authors: Pak
authors: E S
authors: ES
authors: Chan
authors: C A
authors: CA
authors: van Hasselt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers