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Journal of Biomaterials Applications, Vol. 12, No. 2, 136-166 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/088532829701200204

Assessment of Encrustation Behaviour on Urinary Tract Biomaterials

Sean P. Gorman

Medical Devices Group, School of Pharmacy, Medical Biology Centre, The Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK

Michael M. Tunney

Medical Devices Group, School of Pharmacy, Medical Biology Centre, The Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK

The effective clinical use of biomaterials within the urinary tract is often hindered by the associated problems of bacterial biofilm formation and encrustation which may cause obstruction or blockage of urethral catheters and ureteral stents. Methods for assessing encrustation formation on these devices are reviewed and novel urinary tract biomaterials which may be more effective at resisting encrustation are discussed.

Key Words: encrustation • urethral catheters • ureteral stents • artificial urine • biomaterials


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