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To assess the clinical utility, tissue tolerance, and practical applications of silicone rubber biomaterials in urological procedures.

May 1, 1967The Journal of Urology

Use of Silicone Rubber in Urology

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DDDavid M. DavisRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Clinical review evaluates the performance of silicone rubber devices in urology, highlighting its biocompatibility for catheters and surgical prostheses.

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To assess the clinical utility, tissue tolerance, and practical applications of silicone rubber biomaterials in urological procedures.
Clinical evaluation of silicone rubber instruments and prostheses utilized in urological practice.
Qualitative assessment of device longevity, flexibility, and tissue reactivity across surgical interventions.
Silicone rubber exhibits favorable biocompatibility and inertness when placed in contact with urinary tract tissues.
The material demonstrates reduced tissue irritation and encrustation tendencies compared to conventional rubber alternatives for indwelling applications.

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David M. Davis (1967) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6fe7c326a7f98052dc7822 https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)63131-8

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Clinical review evaluates the performance of silicone rubber devices in urology, highlighting its biocompatibility for catheters and surgical prostheses.

Use of Silicone Rubber in Urology

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Use of Silicone Rubber in Urology

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