title: Use of autologous fibrin glue for endoscopic treatment of esophageal lesions.
abstract: Esophageal leaks are a potentially life-threatening condition. One treatment option is injection therapy with commercially available fibrin glue. We describe herein a method to close esophageal leaks by injecting autologous fibrin glue prepared exclusively with the patient's own blood.
authors.affiliation: The Institute for Blood Management, Gotha, Germany.
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.affiliation: The Institute for Blood Management, Gotha, Germany.
authors.forename: Petra
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Seeber