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An Experimental Study of Calculogenesis and Biocompatibility of Plastics for Urological Use

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Silicone, Polyvinylchloride, Nylon and a Polyethylene Copolymer were studied in the urinary tracts of experimental animals. Continuous administration of Ascorbic Acid Sulphadimidine was used to control urinary pH and infection. Scanning Electron Microscopy with a Back Scattered mode was used to examine the surface of the tubes and to define the inorganic element composition of the encrustations, by X-ray Energy Spectroscopy. To check the compound composition of the encrustations Infra-red Spectroscopy was performed. Light microscopy was used to compare the urothelial surfaces in contact with the implants.

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  1. Departments of Histopathology and Urology, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield London, ECl, UK

    P. R. Crocker, J. W. A. Ramsay, S. F. Hill & H. N. Whitfield

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  1. Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, England

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Crocker, P.R., Ramsay, J.W.A., Hill, S.F., Whitfield, H.N. (1986). An Experimental Study of Calculogenesis and Biocompatibility of Plastics for Urological Use. In: Crawford, N., Taylor, D.E.M. (eds) Interaction of Cells with Natural and Foreign Surfaces. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2229-0_26

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