title: [Prevascularization of an in vitro buccal mucosa equivalent for regeneration of the urethra].
abstract: For reconstructive interventions on the urethra the use of autologous buccal mucosa has a proven value. The aim of this study was to generate an in vitro preparation which is already infiltrated by capillary-like structures and is more rapidly incorporated after implantation. Commercially available collagen matrices which have been approved for use in humans were used as the substrate. Application possibilities of such artificial tissue in addition to reconstruction of the urethra include coverage of large defects in the oral, neck, nasal and aural areas, in gynecology and in ophthalmology.
authors.affiliation: Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heller
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Frerick-Ochs
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Thüroff
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Brenner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000637:transplantation*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012038:Regeneration; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods*; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds; D014521:Urethra / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000601:surgery*