Use of a latex biomembrane for bladder augmentation in a rabbit model: biocompatibility, clinical and histological outcomes

PURPOSE: To investigate histological features and biocompatibility of a latex biomembrane for bladder augmentation using a rabbit model. MATERIAL AND METHODS: After a partial cystectomy, a patch of a non-vulcanized latex biomembrane (2x4 cm) was sewn to the bladder with 5/0 monofilament polydioxanon...

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Main Authors: Andre L. A. Domingos, Silvio Tucci Jr, Sergio B. Garcia, Jose de Bessa Jr, Adauto J. Cologna, Antonio C. P. Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2009-04-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382009000200012

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