ISSN:
1434-0879
Schlagwort(e):
Collagen Vicryl composite
;
Urinary tract repair
;
Urinary tract infection
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Summary A Collagen/Vicryl (Polyglactin) composite membrane (developed for use in urinary tract surgery) has been incubated in cultures of radioactively labelled urinary tract pathogens vis Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Proteus mirabilis for up to 1h. For comparison, collagen film, Vicryl mesh, and a number of absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures were similarly tested. Following incubation, samples were also examined by scanning electron microscopy. Under the experimental conditions employed, only minimal adherence of the micro-organisms to the collagen coated Vicryl mesh, its two individual components, as well as Vicryl and nylon sutures was observed. Significantly greater numbers of bacteria, however, ahered to silk and Chromic Catgut. The results suggest that adherence of microorganisms to the prosthesis even in infected urine is unlikely to develop into a microcolony of bacteria. However, it should be emphasised that great care must be excercised when extrapolating from the in-vitro to the in-vivo situation.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00256047
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