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01-03-2017 | Original Article

Simultaneous application of human amniotic membrane and Tachosil® in the repair of recto-vaginal fistula in an animal model

Authors: Seyed Vahid Hosseini, Mostaan Haghpanah Aski, Ahmed Mohammed Ali Hussein Al-Hurry, Abdul-Razzak Kalaf Hassan, Hajar Khazraei, Zahra Zabangirfard, Mozhdeh Zamani

Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology | Issue 2/2017

Abstract

Patients with recto-vaginal fistula (RVF) suffer from distressing symptoms like the passage of stool and gas through the vagina. Although surgeons employed various techniques to address this disorder, however, current techniques are invasive and their success rate is variable. Considering the notable features of human amniotic membrane (HAM) as a bio-prosthesis and Tachosil® as a type of biologic mesh, the present study was designed to assess the effect of HAM in the presence of Tachosil® on the repair of RVF in a rabbit model. Twelve New Zealand rabbits weighing 2–2.5 kg with the age of 6–8 months were selected, and RVF was created surgically in all of them. They were randomly divided into three groups for repair with HAM, repair with HAM in the presence of Tachosil®, and standard repair, respectively. Histopathological features were evaluated using modified scoring system. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS software version 18 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Gross examination and microscopic evaluation were performed after 4 weeks. Fistula healing occurred in all rabbits and no abscess or infection was detected. Microscopic fistula healing was scored based on epithelialization, collagenization, inflammation, neovascularization, necrosis, and granulation tissue. Differences among these three groups were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Our findings revealed that the major positive effect on RVF repair was related to HAM and healing was not improved in the presence of Tachosil®. Further studies with larger sample size would be helpful for more detailed assessment.

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Title: Simultaneous application of human amniotic membrane and Tachosil® in the repair of recto-vaginal fistula in an animal model
Authors: Seyed Vahid Hosseini
Mostaan Haghpanah Aski
Ahmed Mohammed Ali Hussein Al-Hurry
Abdul-Razzak Kalaf Hassan
Hajar Khazraei
Zahra Zabangirfard
Mozhdeh Zamani
Publication date: 01-03-2017
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 1618-5641
Electronic ISSN: 1618-565X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-016-2391-1

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Simultaneous application of human amniotic membrane and Tachosil® in the repair of recto-vaginal fistula in an animal model

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