Experimental glueing of injured spleen by collagen glue.
This paper discusses the suitability of collagen adhesive for the treatment of a ruptured spleen, and presents a preliminary study on 20 Sprague Dawley rats.  Results indicate that this system should be further investigated for clinical applications.
Giebel
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Schwerpunktklinikum Werner-Wicker, Wildungen-Reinhardshausen, FRG.
Rimpler
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Schoon
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Sandor
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D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D017207:Rats, Sprague-Dawley; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000601:surgery*; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014945:Wound Healing