Fibrin sealant in thoracic surgery. Pulmonary applications, including management of bronchopleural fistula.
This article characterizes the pulmonary surgical applications of fibrin sealant. It discusses the current uses of fibrin sealant in pulmonary operations; summarizes the available methods of fibrin sealant production; reviews the commercial availability of fibrin sealant compounds; and elaborates on future developments for fibrin sealant in the United States.
Bayfield
M S
MS
Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
Spotnitz
W D
WD
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000628:therapy; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005402:Fistula / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010949:Plasma; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods*
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive