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I had the silastic ring removed and have been surgically dilated 4 times.
“When I see myself at 135 pounds, I see part of what Susie died for.” 2005
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In these forms silastic ring, vaginal tablets, vaginal creams, less estrogen gets into the bloodstream, which may limit the long-term risks.
OUR BODIES, OURSELVES The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective 2005
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Now there's a drain, actually it looks like a drain, it's a silastic catheter, actually comes through that fluid and comes outside the brain and there is a valve to try and regulate how much fluid is drained at any given time.
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"We've got plyboard now that fit into the doors and we silastic them in."
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The rest of the team gel like silastic nothing will penetrate our line.
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To compare the microRNA (miRNA) expression profiles in neurons and innervated muscles after sciatic nerve entrapment using a non-constrictive silastic tube, subsequent surgical decompression, and denervation injury.
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Seal the TC to the base so it doesn't move .. some double sided tape, silastic etc.
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Upon admission to the N/IC, silastic sheeting, commonly referred to as silo,” is placed around the herniated bowel.
Gastroschisis 2010
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(inflatable) or semi-rigid silastic cylinders into the corpora cavernosa of your penis - Ouch!
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