A simple hemostatic method using a metal shield for injury of a major cerebral artery.
A new hemostatic method has been devised that uses a metal shield for treating accidentally injured major cerebral arteries. The metal shield is made of stainless steel, and has a small plate on its outer surface that allows it to be held in a regular aneurysm clip holder. Three different sizes of shield are available. The metal shield is applied to an injured artery with Oxycel and Biobond and held for a few minutes. Bleeding stops instantaneously. This is a simple and effective hemostatic method for an injured artery of small size. Experimental results and clinical application of this method are described.
D000818:Animals; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008875:Middle Aged