title: Splintless microsurgical anastomosis of the ureter in the dog.
abstract: In an experimental study in dogs, four different techniques of microsurgical anastomosis using Vicryl 8-0, have been compared: 1. Interrupted submucosal sutures; 2. Continuous submucosal sutures; 3. Full thickness interrupted sutures; 4. Full thickness continuous sutures. Intravenous urography and electron microscopic studies three months post operatively showed that ureteric stricture had occurred in only 2 cases out of 24. Microsurgical techniques are recommended for ureteric anastomoses.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008866:Microsurgery; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000382:microbiology; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology