[Trials with a new potentially biodegradable ureteral stent. In vitro results with GX 100-15 LB]

Urologe A. 1999 May;38(3):242-5. doi: 10.1007/s001200050275.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We detected a special plastic, which is stable in an acid environment and dissolvable in a basic one. Our preliminary in-vitro results show that the tested material therefore seems principally designed for developing biodissolvable stents for temporary urinary diversion out of the upper urinary tract. Stableness and dissolution could be steered by manipulating the pH.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • Catheters, Indwelling
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Stents*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / therapy*
  • Urinary Diversion / instrumentation*