Using porcine acellular collagen matrix (Pelvicol®) in bladder augmentation: experimental study

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Using porcine acellular collagen matrix (Pelvicol®) in bladder augmentation: experimental study

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PURPOSE: Evaluate the rabbit augmented bladder with PelvicolÒ. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty New Zealand rabbits were divided into 4 groups. Bladder augmentation was performed using a 10 x 10 mm sized porcine acellular collagen matrix. The material was placed on the dome of the bladder wall as a patch with 5-0 polyglycolic sutures. The bladder was resected on the 7th, 14th day, 30th and 90th days, and processed for histological analysis. RESULTS: No stone formation was found in the first, sec...

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2006-01-01

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Ayyildiz Ali / Nuhoglu Baris / Huri Emre / Ozer Elif / Gurdal Mesut / Germiyanoglu Cankon

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International Brazilian Journal of Urology

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bladder / reconstructive surgical procedures / collagen / swine / experiments / rabbits / Diseases of the genitourinary system / Urology

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