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    Can the tissue from vestigial organs such as the appendix be usefully employed in surgery on other parts of the body?

    Question #60405. Asked by gmackematix. (Nov 06 05 8:54 PM)


    philber

    		There are 2 procedures listed in literature: the Mitrofanoff procedure, and a similar procedure known as an appendicocolostomy. Both are used in reconstituting urinary function.

    Nov 06 05, 11:49 PM
    gmackematix

    		So if your bladder bursts, they graft on tissue from a organ that tends to rupture!
    Still, I'm sure these surgeons know what they're doing. :)

    Nov 07 05, 8:21 PM

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