The use of fine double siliconised dacron in urethral replacement.
A knitted Dacron mesh was used to form a tube of tissue which was used to bridge at least 5-cm defect in the urethra of 9 dogs. The tube developed a urothelial lining and this showed no change in calibre after 7 months.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014521:Urethra / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000502:physiology
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates