Accession Number:

ADA061645

Title:

Polyglycolic and Polylactic Acid Copolymers as Ureteral Replacements

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY INST OF DENTAL RESEARCH WASHINGTONDC

Personal Author(s):

• Cutright, Duane E.
• Green, William
• Russell, Emory A.
• Grower, Marvin F.

Report Date:

1978-08-25

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

Preliminary experimentation in rats and dogs, demonstrates the potential for ureteral regeneration employing polyglycolic-polylactic acid cylinders. Although prolonged patency was not consistently achieved, potential for predictable biodegradation with simultaneous transitional cell and smooth muscle ingrowth holds promise for future work.

Descriptors:

• *POLYMERS
• *TUBES
• *CONNECTIVE TISSUE
• *PROSTHETICS
• *LACTIC ACID
• *GLYCOLIC ACID
• *URINARY SYSTEM
• TISSUES(BIOLOGY)
• RATS
• DOGS
• BIODETERIORATION

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE