0 an artificial body part, such as an arm, foot, or tooth, that replaces a missing part
1 an artificial body part, such as an arm or leg
The fields avoid the prosthesis and are arranged to obtain the best dose distribution possible.
This study constitutes a promising strategy for preventing the microbial colonization of silicone rubber voice prostheses.
The permanency of the esthetic results and the lack of dependency on permanent prostheses are distinct advantages.
The author presents her findings of a retrospective study into the most effective field arrangements for irradiation of the prostate with avoidance of the prosthesis.
Conventional prostheses cannot achieve the latter form as the digits' motion is fixed.
The antimicrobial silver coating of medical prostheses is regarded as a means of reducing the risk of bacterial colonization after implantation.
Of 34 operative survivors, 10 were reoperated (4 baffle dysfunction, 3 baffle leaks, 1 valvular prosthesis, 3 pacemakers and 1 heart-lung transplant).
We have found that placement of the prosthesis completely within the left atrium is a reasonable compromise.
