title: The use of fibrin glue in plastic surgery.
abstract: Fibrin glue has been used as an adjunct to hemostasis for many years. This article provides an overview of fibrin glue, including its composition, mechanism of action, availability, safety, efficacy, and potential applications in plastic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Cooperstown, N.Y.; and Sacramento, Calif. From Bassett Healthcare, and the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Davis.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mooney
authors.forename: Cecilia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Loh
authors.forename: Lee L Q
authors.initials: LLQ
authors.lastname: Pu
mesh_terms: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D006490:Hemostatics; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012449:Safety; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D006490:Hemostatics; D014014:Tissue Adhesives