title: Urethral response to latex and Silastic catheters.
abstract: The reaction of the urethral mucosa to latex and Silastic catheters was compared in two groups of patients undergoing prostatectomy. The bacteriologic response in the two groups differed little; however, Silastic catheters produced less cellular reaction than latex catheters.
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002452:Cell Count; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014521:Urethra / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000382:microbiology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012408:Rubber