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The origin and propagation of upper urinary tract contraction waves. A new in vitro methodology

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A new in vitro experimental method which has enabled direct visualization of the upper urinary tract with minimal damage to the wall of the region is described. Evidence is presented which supports the concept of an autonomous pacemaker system located proximal to the pelviureteric junction.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 94305, Stanford, California, USA

    C. E. Constantinou

  2. Department of Anatomy, University of Manchester, Manchester, England

    J. A. Gosling

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  1. J. A. Gosling
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  2. C. E. Constantinou
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Supported in part by United States Public Health Service Training Grant No. 5 TO1 AM05513.

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Gosling, J.A., Constantinou, C.E. The origin and propagation of upper urinary tract contraction waves. A new in vitro methodology. Experientia 32, 266–267 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01937802

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