A method of applying fibrin sealant using an atomizing needle.
A needle modification is described that enables fibrin sealant to be applied as a fine spray to the operative site. The techniques for modification and use of the needle are presented.
Joyce
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Department of Surgery, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015.
McGrath
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Gonzalez-Lavin
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D000336:Aerosols; D007611:Aprotinin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005176:Factor XIII / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005340:Fibrinogen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D013917:Thrombin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000336:Aerosols; D004338:Drug Combinations; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D005340:Fibrinogen; D005176:Factor XIII; D007611:Aprotinin; D013917:Thrombin