title: [Epithesial craniofacial reconstructions after mutilating surgery in head and neck cancer patients].
abstract: The construction of facial prostheses is frequently used as a remedial treatment method in otorhinolaryngology. Modern prostheses are often attached to the face via bone anchored titanium implants and magnetic attachments. The use of specialised silicones and colouring techniques produces prostheses which realistically mimic lost facial tissues and significantly enhance patient quality of life. The article provides an overview of the possibilities of modern epithetics in the treatment of facial defects resulting from head and neck tumors.
authors.affiliation: Brom Epithetik, Heidelberg.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brom
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Stöver
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wagenblast
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery; D004954:Esthetics; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000523:psychology; D012828:Silicones; D053441:Suture Anchors
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones