Avaliação histomorfológica, morfométrica e de características biomecânicas das membranas pericárdicas bovinas submetidas a um novo meio de conservação (ERS®-04-09-11-16-21)

Abstract

Search for materials, methods and means of conservation of membranes and tissues has been accomplished either for preservation of anatomic pieces or for utilization in homologue and heterologue transplants. In the present work, a bibliographical review about materials and means of conservation of biological membranes utilized in surgery procedures was realized. Three experiments aimed at: (I) – Determine concentration of the antibiotics benzilpeniciline, sulphate of estreptomicine and anfotericine B in the environment of conservation ERS®-04-09-11-16-21; (II) – Characterize morphology and histopathology of the BPMs (III) – Evaluate biomechanical characteristics of BPMs conserved in the environment proposed. Initially, 10 BPMs were collected, which registered an average weight of 21g after processed. In order to determine concentration of peniciline, a dosage taking weight into account weight was used, whereas for sulphate of estreptomicine and anfotericine B, procedure used in cell cultivation was adapted. Final results indicated dosages of 2,0 mg/ml; 0,035 mg/ml e 0,030 mg/ml respectively. In experiment II – four samples were collected and sectioned in 10 fragments of 2 cm2, determining weight, size and thickness, according to treatments T-0 - In natura; T-30 -, T-60 e T-90, respectively at 30, 60 and 90 days after collecting. Morphometrical results demonstrated augmentation of thickness, size and weight of BPMs in the several timings in relation to in natura state and histopathological studies (optic and electronic microscopy) brought to evidence maintenance of BPMs structure, although an enlargement of spacing between collagen fibers took place. Fibroblasts presented varied degrees of vacuolization and necrosis at all timings. In the third experiment, same procedure of collecting and conservation as in experiment II were obeyed. Size of samples was of 13 cm x 20 cm for evaluation of thickness, maximum force, tension and expansion through computerized dynamometer EMIC. Taking all results into account, we come to the conclusion is the environment proposed is capable of maintaining the BPMs free of contaminants for a period of 90 days with the same morphological pattern and collagen fibers arrangement. The BPMs conserved in the environment and maintained under refrigeration temperature 12±2ºC can be used in surgery procedures in an ideal period of between 13 and 69 days given conservation of capacity of expasion and augmentation of maximum force and thickness. A reduction of tension to which BMP was submitted because of timing was also observed, which does not endanger use of BPMs in surgery procedures such as reconstitution of articular capsules, herniorafies, reparation surgeries of thick traumatisms with loss of conjunctive tissue, and so forth.