Xenograft interposition in female urethral diverticulum surgery

作者：Tolosa Eizaguirre E; Robles Garcia J E; Barba Abad J; Saiz Sansi A; Pascual Piedrola J I

来源：Archivos Espanoles de Urologia, 2012, 65(2): 255-258.

• Urethral diverticulum
• Xenograft
• Urethra

OBJECTIVE: To describe the use collagen xenograft as adjuvant therapy in the surgical treatment of female urethral diverticulum (FUD) and to perform a bibliographic review. %26lt;br%26gt;METHODS: We performed a surgical approach to remove the diverticulum and repair the remaining dead space with a porcine collagen mesh to avoid fistulas. Monitoring is done by MRI. %26lt;br%26gt;RESULTS: After two years of follow up the patient improved considerably, disappearing the previous symptoms. Followup MRI showed no abnormality: There was no inflammatory reaction or encapsulation of any kind. %26lt;br%26gt;CONCLUSIONS: We recognize that the flap or the use of a xenograft are not always necessary, but due to its technical simplicity and effectiveness, it is an important tool for diverticulum surgery However, more experience is needed to assess the appropriateness of this method.

• 出版日期2012-3