Plasmax™: Abdomen
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Bulajic P, Slavic N, Djordjevic Z, Kecmanovic D, Bulajic M, Millicevic M, Knezevic S, Calija B. Role of autologous fibrin tissue adhesive in abdominal surgery. Acta Chir Iugosl 1999;46(1-2):43-45.
Summary: Fibrin glue from autologous and commercial sources was used during many different types of abdominal surgery in 142 patients. The use of fibrin glue decreased intraoperative drainage and blood loss, reduced the need for parenchymal sutures, promoted healing of internal organs, and decreased the incidence of anastomotic leak.
Quotation: “It may be concluded that fibrin sealing is a complication-free, highly effective and very useful operative sealant; it can be applied to bleeding parenchymal wounds; FTA reduces the need for parenchymal sutures that may be traumatic; it promotes splenic wound healing; FTA reduces operative blood loss; sero-lymphatic drainage after surgical procedures that include extensive lymph node dissections was reduced. The minimal postoperative care associated with early return to normal activities seems to increase the satisfaction of patients and nursing staff.”
Hanks JB, Kjaergard HK, Hollingsbee DA. A comparison of the haemostatic effect of Vivostat patient-derived fibrin sealant with oxidized cellulose (Surgicel) in multiple surgical procedures. Eur Surg Res 2003;35(5):439-44.
Summary: In a prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical study, the hemostatic abilities of an autologous fibrin sealant and Surgicel oxidized cellulose were compared in cardiothoracic, general, obstetric and gynaecologic, and vascular surgery. Autologous fibrin sealant use resulted in a significantly shorter time to hemostasis and more successful cases.
Quotation: “… patient-derived sealant is a more reliable and rapidly effective means of controlling bleeding than Surgicel in a wide range of surgical procedures.”