Development of a rabbit's urethral sphincter deficiency animal model for anatomical-functional evaluation

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dc.contributor.authorSkaff, M.
dc.contributor.authorPinto, E. R.S.
dc.contributor.authorLeite, K. R.M.
dc.contributor.authorAlmeida, F. G.
dc.contributor.institutionUniversidade de São Paulo (USP)
dc.date.accessioned2022-04-29T08:44:30Z
dc.date.available2022-04-29T08:44:30Z
dc.date.issued2012-08-30
dc.description.abstractObjective: The aim of the study was to develop a new durable animal model (using rabbits) for anatomical-functional evaluation of urethral sphincter deficiency. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 new Zealand male rabbits, weighting 2.500 kg to 3.100 kg, were evaluated to develop an incontinent animal model. Thirty-two animals underwent urethrolysis and 8 animals received sham operation. Before and at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks after urethrolysis or sham operation, it was performed cystometry and leak point pressure (LPP) evaluation with different bladder distension volumes (10, 20, 30 mL). In each time point, 10 animals (8 from the study group and 2 from the sham group) were sacrificed to harvest the bladder and urethra. The samples were evaluated by H & E and Masson's Trichrome to determine urethral morphology and collagen/smooth muscle density. Results: Twelve weeks after urethrolysis, it was observed a significant decrease in LPP regardless the bladder volume (from 33.7 ± 6.6 to 12.8 ± 2.2 cmH2O). The histological analysis evidenced a decrease of 22% in smooth muscle density with a proportional increase in the collagen, vessels and elastin density (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Transabdominal urethrolysis develops urethral sphincter insufficiency in rabbits, with significant decrease in LPP associated with decrease of smooth muscle fibers and increase of collagen density. This animal model can be used to test autologous cell therapy for stress urinary incontinence treatment.en
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Urology School of Medicine Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
dc.description.affiliationLaboratory of Medical Investigation - Department of Urology School of Medicine State University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
dc.format.extent17-24
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1677-55382012000100003
dc.identifier.citationInternational Braz J Urol, v. 38, n. 1, p. 17-24, 2012.
dc.identifier.doi10.1590/S1677-55382012000100003
dc.identifier.issn1677-5538
dc.identifier.issn1677-6119
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-84865358380
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11449/231290
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Braz J Urol
dc.sourceScopus
dc.subjectAnimal model
dc.subjectStem cells
dc.subjectTissue engineering
dc.subjectTransabdominal urethrolysis
dc.subjectUrethral sphincter deficiency
dc.subjectUrinary incontinence
dc.titleDevelopment of a rabbit's urethral sphincter deficiency animal model for anatomical-functional evaluationen
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