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The silicone suture mat is an established aid in the closure of abdominal wounds and effectively protects the viscera from the surgeon's needle. A smaller version of the fish-shaped silicone mat has been effectively used to protect augmentation prostheses from needle puncture during wound closure.
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Lapromat, Clinimed Limited, UK
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Frame, J.D., Morgan, B.D.G. Prosthetic protection using the silicone fish. Eur J Plast Surg 10, 84–85 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00578382
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