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Title
Tissue-engineered autologous bladders for patients needing cystoplasty.
Authors
Atala, Anthony; Bauer, Stuart B; Soker, Shay; Yoo, James J; Retik, Alan B
Abstract
Patients with end-stage bladder disease can be treated with cystoplasty using gastrointestinal segments. The presence of such segments in the urinary tract has been associated with many complications. We explored an alternative approach using autologous engineered bladder tissues for reconstruction.