The usefulness of Avitene for the control of oozing in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
An efficient method for the laparoscopic application of Avitene is presented herein. During laparoscopic operation, we cannot staunch bleeding points directly. Given such circumstances, the spray application of Avitene is a very effective method of hemostasis that should make laparoscopic operations even safer.
Takeuchi
H
H
Department of Surgery and Internal Medicine, Iwakuni National Hospital.
Konaga
E
E
Kashitani
M
M
Gotoh
K
K
Manabe
K
K
Makino
Y
Y
Kohno
H
H
D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013594:Syringes
D003094:Collagen