Multiple fractures of the silver wire strands as a complication of the silicone-silver wire prosthesis

E. Tawil, I. S. Hawatmeh, S. Apte, J. G. Gregory

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Abstract

A review of 5 consecutive cases in which removal of the silicone-silver wire prosthesis was necessary within 2 years of implantation has revealed multiple breaks in all strands of the silver wire core in both of the paired cylinders.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)762-763
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Urology
Volume132
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984

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