title: Preparation of human albumin solder for laser tissue welding.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, James Buchanan Brady Foundation, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York 10021.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Poppas
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Choma
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Rooke
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Klioze
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Schlossberg
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011817:Rabbits; D012709:Serum Albumin; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D012709:Serum Albumin; D014014:Tissue Adhesives