Preparation of human albumin solder for laser tissue welding.
Previous studies have demonstrated that the addition of a protein solder to augment the laser tissue weld significantly improves postoperative results. Herein we describe a method for the preparation of human albumin for use as a laser tissue solder. We also review the brief history of laser tissue solders and discuss recent advances using this technology.
Poppas
D P
DP
Department of Surgery, James Buchanan Brady Foundation, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York 10021.
Choma
T J
TJ
Rooke
C T
CT
Klioze
S D
SD
Schlossberg
S M
SM
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011817:Rabbits; D012709:Serum Albumin; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
D012709:Serum Albumin; D014014:Tissue Adhesives