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ArticleWorld journal of urology2020

Placental membrane grafts for urethral replacement in a rabbit model: a pilot study.

Chad R Pusateri, Alexander D Doudt, Steven Gauerke, Kurt McCammon, Xiaofei Qin, Britini Ork, Joseph M Khoury, Anthony D May, Jack M Zuckerman

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Article in World journal of urology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Chad R PusateriDepartment of Urology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, 32134, USA.
Alexander D DoudtDepartment of Urology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, 32134, USA.
Steven GauerkeDepartment of Urology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, 32134, USA.
Kurt McCammonDepartment of Urology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 225 Clearfield Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, USA.
Xiaofei QinLifeNet Health®, 1864 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, USA.
Britini OrkLifeNet Health®, 1864 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, USA.
Joseph M KhouryLifeNet Health®, 1864 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, USA.
Anthony D MayDivision of Animal Resources, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, 32134, USA.
Jack M ZuckermanDepartment of Urology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, 32134, USA. jack.m.zuckerman.mil@mail.mil.
Naval Medical Center San Diego · USLifenet Health · USEastern Virginia Medical School · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeSeveral graft materials are available for use in the treatment of urethral stricture disease. Placental membrane is being used in a variety of settings as a graft in wound healing and tissue repair. We aim to evaluate the effect of implanting decellularized human placental membrane into rabbit urethras.

methodsDorsal onlay graft urethroplasty using prepared human placental membrane was performed in 10 New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). After 3 months, the rabbits underwent cystourethroscopy to evaluate urethral patency. The rabbits were then euthanized and the urethras examined for pathological findings.

resultsAll urethroplasties were performed without complication. There were no observed episodes of urinary retention, infection, or renal failure. Urethral patency was achieved in all rabbits 3 months postoperatively. Urothelial replacement of the placental membrane graft was observed in all rabbits without malignant transformation.

conclusionDorsal onlay urethroplasty using decellularized human placental membrane can safely be performed in a rabbit model. This pilot study demonstrated urothelial replacement of human placental membrane in the rabbit urethra without stricture formation. Placental membrane is a promising biomaterial for urethral reconstruction.

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AnimalsCytological TechniquesDisease Models, AnimalFemaleMembranesPilot ProjectsPlacentaPregnancyRabbitsUrethraUrethral StrictureUrologic Surgical Procedures, MaleGraftsPlacental membraneUrethroplasty

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