Alterations in the mechanical properties of bladder smooth muscle in hydrocephalus rat model

Tugay, Melih; Tugay, Sevinc; Etuş, VOLKAN; Yazır, YUSUFHAN; Utkan, TİJEN

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.12.064

Alterations in the mechanical properties of bladder smooth muscle in hydrocephalus rat model

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Tugay M., Tugay S., Etuş V., Yazır Y., Utkan T.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.43, pp.713-717, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 43
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.12.064
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.713-717
Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: It is now well established that hydrocephalus is associated with impaired bladder function. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of hydrocephalus on bladder smooth muscle (BSM) reactivity in the rat model.