Alloplastic replacement of the canine ureter by expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (gore-tex) grafts. Preliminary report.
In 12 female dogs, subtotal unilateral (8 dogs) or bilateral (4 dogs) ureteric resection and replacement by expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) prostheses were performed. Follow-up consisted of periodic excretory urographies. Short- and long-term results, consisting of periodic excretory urographies for up to 12 months, are promising and induce further studies with this new type of graft.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*; D014567:Urography
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene