Structural and ultrastructural modifications following transurethral injection of teflon paste.
Structural and ultrastructural tissue modifications caused by polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon) paste injection in incontinent male patients have been studied. The most considerable observations are: a diffuse interstitial splitting of teflon paste in particles of about 3-100 microns. Given that the tissue reaction is limited to a modest infiltration of lymphocytes and monocytes and a slight increase in the collagen fibres, it is concluded that the teflon paste injection is well tolerated by the tissues.
Petrozza
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University La Sapienza of Rome, Department of Human Biopathology, Pathologic Anatomy and Histopathology (IV), Italy.
Carpino
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Ricci
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M
Anceschi
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C
Melis
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M
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014521:Urethra / Q000187:drug effects / Q000648:ultrastructure; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene