[Experimental studies of using polyester-coated materials of Polish production in surgical treatment of retinal...

The authors evaluated the tolerance of the rabbit eye to a new generation of polyester bands coated by polymethane polyester or by silicone. Investigations consisted on the application of episcleral implants made from polyester coated bands and--for comparison--of already well known polyester non-coated bands The eyes were removed on the 4th, 10th, 30th, 60th and 90th day after operation, macroscopically evaluated and fixed in formaline. The specimen were prepared from the spot of the applied implant together with a margin of surrounding tissues. Clinical observations, macroscopic evaluations as well as histopathological examinations showed a good tolerance of the silicone coated bands; it was discovered instead that the polyurethane coated bands are causing a more pronounced inflammatory reaction in the early postoperative period.