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A W Walls1, C F Regnard, K A Mannix
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Abstract:
A case is described where an abdominal fistula was temporarily closed using a plug made from dental addition curing silicone rubber impression material. An effective seal was maintained using a stoma flange and a gentle pressure dressing; this still allowed normal gastric function.
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