The use of a biodegradable collagen/vicryl composite membrane to repair partial nephrectomy in rabbits
- 1 August 1987
- journal article
- conference paper
- Published by Springer Nature in Urological Research
- Vol. 15 (4) , 239-242
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00262107
Abstract
Summary A composite membrane produced from collagen and vicryl mesh has been used to cover the kidney surface following partial nephrectomy in rabbits. The membrane readily held sutures, gave satisfactory haemostasis, and prevented leakage of urine. The experiments showed that the prosthesis biodegraded in less than twenty weeks. The only observed long-term effect of the material was thickening of the renal capsule. The results indicate that this membrane may be a suitable reparative materal for use in traumatised kidneys in humans.Keywords
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