Development of a rabbit's urethral sphincter deficiency animal model for anatomical-functional evaluation

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to develop a new durable animal model (using rabbits) for anatomical-functional evaluation of urethral sphincter deficiency. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 40 New Zealand male rabbits, weighting 2.500 kg to 3.100 kg, were evaluated to develop an incontinent ani...

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Main Authors: M. Skaff, E.R.S. Pinto, K. R. M. Leite, F.G. Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2012-02-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382012000100003