title: Control of intraoperative hemorrhage in gynecology with the use of fibrin glue.
abstract: Fibrin glue, a biodegradable tissue adhesive, is a valuable topical hemostatic agent and an effective tissue sealant. We describe the use of fibrin glue in controlling life-threatening hemorrhage in three gynecology patients. Simultaneous injection of equal amounts of cryoprecipitate and bovine thrombin at bleeding sites results in formation of the glue, which effectively controls the bleeding. When used in conjunction with good surgical technique, fibrin glue may decrease the need for blood transfusions and may shorten operating room time.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
authors: V K
authors: VK
authors: Malviya
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Deppe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D007611:Aprotinin; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005176:Factor XIII; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005340:Fibrinogen; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013917:Thrombin; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D005340:Fibrinogen; D005176:Factor XIII; D007611:Aprotinin; D013917:Thrombin