Elastomers (Elastomer)

A generic term for all substances having the properties of stretching under tension, high tensile strength, retracting rapidly, and recovering their original dimensions fully. They are generally POLYMERS.

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Networked: 145 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 22 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Delzell, Elizabeth: 9 articles (11/2015 - 09/2005)
2.	Sathiakumar, Nalini: 8 articles (11/2015 - 09/2005)
3.	Matthews, Robert: 5 articles (09/2009 - 09/2005)
4.	Zaat, S A: 4 articles (12/2000 - 02/2000)
5.	Boelens, J J: 4 articles (12/2000 - 02/2000)
6.	Dankert, J: 4 articles (12/2000 - 02/2000)
7.	van der Steenhoven, T J: 3 articles (08/2014 - 07/2010)
8.	Hamming, Jaap F: 3 articles (04/2011 - 05/2010)
9.	Jacobs, Michael J: 3 articles (04/2011 - 05/2010)
10.	de Vries, Alexander C: 3 articles (04/2011 - 05/2010)

Related Diseases

1.	Cicatrix (Scar) 09/01/1980 - "The elastomer molds fill the concave gapping so that consistent definitive pressure can be maintained and scar hypertrophies prevented." 09/01/1980 - "Flexible elastomer molds in burn scar control." 12/01/1993 - "Postoperative scar management with a compressive wrap and elastomer insert is helpful for cosmetic healing of the incisions." 12/01/1993 - "[Silastic gel and elastomer in the cicatrization of wounds in the rabbit]." 11/01/2003 - "The patient's care is continued in a designated Burn Scar Assessment Clinic with a range of 'contact media', including Hypafix, Elastofix, silicone gel and Elastomer products, being applied as necessary."
2.	Vocal Cord Paralysis 10/01/2002 - "This study was designed to assess prospectively the efficacy of polymethylsiloxane elastomer (Bioplastique) medialization injection therapy in patients with vocal cord palsy and terminal disease with particular regard to quality of life issues. "
3.	Hypertrophic Cicatrix (Hypertrophic Scar) 09/01/2007 - "The efficacy of topical silicone gel elastomers in the treatment of hypertrophic scars, keloid scars, and post-laser exfoliation erythema."
4.	Keloid 09/01/2007 - "The efficacy of topical silicone gel elastomers in the treatment of hypertrophic scars, keloid scars, and post-laser exfoliation erythema."
5.	Erythema 09/01/2007 - "The efficacy of topical silicone gel elastomers in the treatment of hypertrophic scars, keloid scars, and post-laser exfoliation erythema."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Silicones
2.	polymethylsiloxane
3.	Bioplastique
4.	Cosmetics
5.	1,3-butadiene
6.	Styrene (Styrol)
7.	baysilon (polydimethylsiloxane)
8.	Polyurethanes (Polyurethane)
9.	Butadienes
10.	Dimethyldithiocarbamate

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Lasers (Laser)
2.	Transplants (Transplant)
3.	Injections
4.	Electrocoagulation (Electrocautery)
5.	Catheters