The Use of Polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) Grafts in Reconstruction of the Urinary Bladder |
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| Authors: | Senel F. M. Akman R. Y. Arikan A. Y. Gürdal M. Can C. |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Urology, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Düzce Medical School, Düzce, Bolu;(2) Department of General Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Düzce Medical School, Düzce, Bolu;(3) Department of Urology, Haydarpa!["scedil"]("/content/p14072315550358l/xlarge351.gif") a Numune Hospital, Istanbul;(4) Department of Pathology, Gülhane Military Medical School, Ankara, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | The safety and histopathologic effects of polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) grafts in reconstruction of the urinary bladder were examined. Following partial excision of the bladder Gore-Tex was placed, and the rats were sacrificed at days 7, 14 and 30. Gore-Tex did not cause urine infection, and there was no peritonitis or sepsis in any of the rats. Inflammation around the Gore-Tex diminished after four weeks. Some mononuclear cells and exudate were observed on the inner surface of the Gore-Tex. There was no inflammation or fibrosis in the mucosa and muscular layers of the remaining bladder. In this study the Gore-Tex graft was found to be an infection resistant, urine impermeable material, with no adverse effects on the urinary bladder. Gore-Tex is suggested as a safe material for the reconstruction of the urinary bladder. |
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