title: The use of a biodegradable collagen/vicryl composite membrane to repair partial nephrectomy in rabbits.
abstract: A composite membrane produced from collagen and vicryl mesh has been used to cover the kidney surface following partial nephrectomy in rabbits. The membrane readily held sutures, gave satisfactory haemostasis, and prevented leakage of urine. The experiments showed that the prosthesis biodegraded in less than twenty weeks. The only observed long-term effect of the material was thickening of the renal capsule. The results indicate that this membrane may be a suitable reparative material for use in traumatised kidneys in humans.
authors: Department of Urology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Mohammed
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Monsour
authors: S D
authors: SD
authors: Gorham
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: French
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Scott
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D003094:Collagen; D007668:Kidney / Q000601:surgery; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011098:Polyglactin 910; D011108:Polymers; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011817:Rabbits; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011108:Polymers; D011098:Polyglactin 910; D003094:Collagen