Tissue-bonded iontophoretic cystostomy: conceptual and experimental considerations.
We describe a conceptual model for drainage of the dysfunctional bladder. Experimental data from investigations involving several species of animals are presented to support the hypothesis that mature tissue-bonded alloplastic tubes drain urine effectively and are tolerant and resistant to endogenous and exogenous bacteria. We conclude that preliminary clinical trials of a tissue-bonded cystostomy are warranted. We postulate that success in these trials may offer a new alternative for the management of severe vesical dysfunction.
Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
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D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D046508:Culture Techniques; D003559:Cystostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004285:Dogs; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006041:Goats; D006801:Humans; D007478:Iontophoresis; D011312:Pressure; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D011817:Rabbits; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials