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Abstract
Subcutaneous Ivalon and Dacron implants were placed in dogs. Dacron provoked less
cellular reaction, was invaded by vascular connective tissue, and remained as a pliable
implant, whereas the Ivalon quickly became calcified. Silastic catheters with Dacron
subcutaneous and preperitoneal cuffs were placed in dogs, rabbits, and normal and
uremic human subjects. Except for infection of the exit site in dogs, similar histologic
changes were found in all groups. By five weeks, the superficial tunnel was lined
by squamous epithelium to the level of the subcutaneous Dacron cuff and both cuffs
were stabilized by vascular connective tissue. Despite minimal catheter care, infection
of the sinus tract was not seen in rabbits or man over prolonged periods.
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Publication history
Received in revised form:
April 3,
1970
Received:
March 25,
1970
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© 1971 Published by Elsevier Inc.
