Abstract:Objective: The use of "porcine acellular matrix", obtained from small intestine submucosa, could simplify the repair of long urethral strictures, whereas single stage techniques can be carried out only by means of grafts, as buccal mucosa; or flaps, as prepucial skin. To our knowledge we report the first use of porcine intestine submucosa in urethroplastic surgery. Materials and Methods: From May 2001 to December 2001, five urethral reconstructions were completed using "porcine acellular matrix". Four male pat… Show more
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