Urethral response to latex and Silastic catheters.
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.
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*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012408:Rubber