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The surface structure of different catheter materials was investigated by scanning electron microscopy. Two catheter types were also examined after long-term use in three patients with chronic urinary tract infection. It was found that the amount of salt encrustation was more pronounced the higher the degree of catheter surface roughness.
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Axelsson et al. (1977) studied this question.
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