SEGMENTAL UTERINE HORN REPLACEMENT IN THE RAT USING A BIODEGRADABLE MICROPOROUS SYNTHETIC TUBE
SEGMENTAL UTERINE HORN REPLACEMENT IN THE RAT USING A BIODEGRADABLE MICROPOROUS SYNTHETIC TUBE
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1525-1594.1986.tb02607.x
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发表时间:
1986-12-01
影响因子:
2.4
通讯作者:
MOLENAAR, I
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作者:
JONKMAN, MF;KAUER, FM;MOLENAAR, I
To investigate the possible use of a biodegradable microporous synthetic tube for fallopian tube replacement, polyetherurethane/poly‐L‐lactide (PU/PLLA) grafts in the uterine horn of the rat were studied and their patency and healing characteristics compared with those of nonbiodegradable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; Teflon) grafts as well as with those of reanastomosed uterine horns. Regarding the healing characteristics, the PU/PLLA grafts were superior to the PTFE graft, as was indicated by the regeneration of endometrium and the extensive perigraft tissue ingrowth. However, the graft/uterine anastomoses of the PU/PLLA and PTFE grafts became obstructed by a plug of mucosal folds, all reanastomosed, uterine horns in the control experiments remaining open. In conclusion, although biodegradable microporous PU/PLLA uterine horn grafts have better healing characteristics than PTFE grafts, they easily obstruct at the graft/uterine junction. Mucosal suturing and/or the use of splints may contribute to the feasibility of biodegradable microporous artificial fallopian tubes in tubal surgery.