Effects of biodegradable self-reinforced polyglycolic acid, poly-DL-lactic acid and stainless-steel spiral stents on uroepithelium after Nd : YAG laser irradiation of the canine prostate - UTU Research Portal

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Effects of biodegradable self-reinforced polyglycolic acid, poly-DL-lactic acid and stainless-steel spiral stents on uroepithelium after Nd : YAG laser irradiation of the canine prostate

Authors: Petas A, Karkkainen P, Talja M, Taari K, Laato M, Valimaa T, Tormala P

Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD

Publication year: 1997

Journal:: British journal of urology

Journal name in source: BRITISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY

Journal acronym: BRIT J UROL

Volume: 80

Issue: 6

First page : 903

Last page: 907

Number of pages: 5

ISSN: 0007-1331

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1464-410X.1997.00476.x

Abstract

Conclusion The histopathological changes in tissues caused by SR-PGA and SR-PLA stents were generally minor and decreased during the follow-up. The biocompatibility of SR-PGA and SR-PLA stents was good when combined with Nd:YAG laser treatment of the prostate.