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



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

Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD

: 1997

: British journal of urology

: BRITISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY

: BRIT J UROL

: 80

: 6

: 903

: 907

: 5

: 0007-1331

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


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.




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