title: The use of pure carbon stomata (Biocarbon) in urinary diversion.
abstract: A new synthetic material, Biocarbon, has the advantages of tissue compatibility and chemical inactivity, so that there is minimal salt sedimentation. Experiments with animals extending over a period of more than 2 years showed good healing after various surgical and urological operations. Biocarbon stomata were then used for vesicostomies in 6 patients. The period of follow-up has been months. We conclude that Biocarbon implants used for ureterocutaneostomies and for various conduit operations can improve tthe care of stomapatients.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002244:Carbon; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006648:Histocompatibility; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011108:Polymers; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; D002244:Carbon