Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (12): 1787-1792.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.12.017

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Poly(D,L-lactide)-based shape-memory intrauterine device: preparation and application security

Song Kun-ling1, Wang Qin2   

  1. 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sanya People’s Hospital, Sanya 570000, Hainan Province, China; 2Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hainan General Hospital, Haikou 570311, Hainan Province, China
  • Received:2015-12-29 Online:2016-03-18 Published:2016-03-18
  • About author:Song Kun-ling, Associate chief physician, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sanya People’s Hospital, Sanya 570000, Hainan Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Shape-memory polymer materials can be used as intrauterine device materials, which have certain shape changes under the influence of external temperature, and have good biodegradation, and are harmless to human body.
OBJECTIVE: To prepare a poly(D,L-lactide)-based shape-memory intrauterine device and to analyze its application features.
METHODS: Poly(D,L-lactide)-based shape-memory intrauterine device was prepared in this experiment. Sixty female New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into two groups, with 30 rabbits in each group: experimental group were bilaterally implanted poly(D,L-lactide)-based shape-memory intrauterine device, and control group had no intrauterine device. Gross observation, blood test and histological examination were conducted at different time after implantation.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: After 4 weeks of implantation, the intrauterine device was smooth and thickened and shortened compared with before implantation; after 6 weeks of implantation, the device became thinned and further shortened and even disappeared partially. No significant difference was found in the leukocyte, erythrocyte, hemoglobin, platelet, creatinine and urea levels between the two groups at 6 weeks after implantation. In the experimental group, obvious edema and hyperemia in the tubal mucosa were visible at 4 weeks after implantation, and a very small amount of infiltrated lymphocytes were present at 6 weeks after implantation, and edema and hyperemia were improved significantly. These findings indicate that after implantation, the poly(D,L-lactide)-based shape-memory intrauterine device can deform and degrade, and result in a certain pressure on the oviduct wall, but has no cell toxicity and possesses good application security.
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