Reconstruction of the urethral defects with autologous fascial tube graft in a rabbit model.

Aim: To investigate the feasibility of the autologous fascia graft in urethra defect reconstruction.

Methods: In 24 adult male rabbits, a standardized defect (17 mm) was created within the midportion of each urethra. Two-cm long fascial tube grafts were interposed between the cut ends of the urethra.