Bioengineered Collagen Implant for Urethral Stricture Repair
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Brief Summary
The field of research for this study is tissue engineering and the utilization of a bioengineered collagen implant as a substitute biomaterial for conventional buccal mucosa in substitution urethroplasty of distal urethral strictures.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult males with urethral stricture less than 3 cm (anywhere from penile to bulbar urethra not including the membranous urethra) with existing lumen of at least 6 Fr suitable for augmentation urethroplasty. The stricture may be due to trauma or infection. Exclusion Criteria: * Known bovine collagen allergy * Current urinary tract infection * Chronic renal failure * Diabeted * Neurological diseases * Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases * Sleep disturbances * Depression * Former cancer treatment * Smokers * Recurrent stricture