The use of a biodegradable collagen/vicryl composite membrane to repair partial nephrectomy in rabbits |
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Authors: | R. Mohammed M.D. M. J. Monsour S. D. Gorham D. A. French R. Scott |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Urology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Alexander Parade, Glasgow;(2) Sighthill Industrial Estate, Ethicon Limited, Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh;(3) Moodisburn, DEVRO Limited, Chryston, Glasgow, UK |
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Abstract: | Summary A composite membrane produced from collagen and vicryl mesh has been used to cover the kidney surface following partial nephrectomy in rabbits. The membrane readily held sutures, gave satisfactory haemostasis, and prevented leakage of urine. The experiments showed that the prosthesis biodegraded in less than twenty weeks. The only observed long-term effect of the material was thickening of the renal capsule. The results indicate that this membrane may be a suitable reparative materal for use in traumatised kidneys in humans. |
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Keywords: | Collagen vicryl composite Partial nephrectomy Urinary tract repair Rabbit |
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