[Use of local hemostyptic drugs in liver resections].
BACKGROUND
Bleeding during and following liver resection continues to be an object of surgeon's attention and a potential source of significant morbidity. Topical hemostatic agents are used during surgical intervention when conventional methods are not sufficient because of the site of surgery or degree of bleeding. A variety of agents with different effects is now available.


OBJECTIVE
To verify the efficacy and safety of cellulose based local hemostat during liver resections.


METHODS
In 67 cases of liver resection the surface was covered by Traumacel TAF net which was left in place.


CONCLUSIONS
There were no postoperative bleeding in this group of patients. No other serious complication has been observed. Traumacel is a safe and effective local hemostat during liver resections.
Sefr
R
R
Chirurgické oddelení, Masarykův onkologický ustav Brno. sefr@mou.cz
Silák
J
J
Ondrák
M
M
Fiala
L
L
D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D014574:Uronic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014574:Uronic Acids; C018402:traumacel