Authors: Sana Ansari Mickey Karram
Publish Date: 2017/01/13
Volume: 28, Issue: 8, Pages: 1257-1260
Abstract
Female urethral reconstruction via the traditional routes can be limiting for various reasons Current literature on the use of acellular biologic grafts derived from viscera for female urethral reconstruction is limited We present two cases of women with complete loss of their posterior urethra presenting for urethral reconstructionFemale urethral reconstruction using acellular porcine UBM is a viable option for patients who have lost a significant portion of their urethra Both cases demonstrated transition of the graft into the posterior wall of the urethra with significant improvement in continence Further studies are needed to confirm that acellular porcine UBM can transform to urethral mucosa in women requiring urethral reconstruction
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