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The prosthetic ureter.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10735575     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Ureteral replacement has always been a challenge. Two approaches have been explored: in situ augmentation or replacement and extra-anatomic passage of a conduit. An in-situ prosthetic ureter is basically a simple al. loplastic tube connected to the urinary tract by end-to-end sutures or by intubation and closure. Antireflux devices and peristaltic mechanisms are not necessary. Among the in-situ designs, only those composed of silicone and silicone rubber have performed at all well. Tissue engineering and acellular matrix grafts have produced impressive early results. Subcutaneous ureteral replacement with alloplasts, including a coaxial assembly of an inner silicone and outer expanded polytetrafluoroethylene tube, has produced good results. In the future, we are likely to see bioengineered neotissue combined with highly porous and infection-resistant alloplasts to create better and more functional neo-organs.
Authors:
F Desgrandchamps; D P Griffith
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of endourology / Endourological Society     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0892-7790     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Endourol.     Publication Date:  2000 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-04-11     Completed Date:  2000-04-11     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8807503     Medline TA:  J Endourol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  63-77     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France. f.dgc@chu_stlouis.fr
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Artificial Organs*
Equipment Design
Humans
Ureter*

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