title: Fibrin Sealant: A Review of the History, Biomechanics, and Current Applications for Prosthetic Fixation in Hernia Repair.
abstract: The role of surgical adhesives in hernia repair has continued to evolve. The purpose of this chapter is to review the role of fibrin sealant and its application in general surgery for mesh fixation, specifically the history, biomechanics, and clinical utilization. The utilization of fibrin sealant for repair of groin hernias, both open and laparoscopic, ventral hernias, and hiatal hernias will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.
authors.forename: Jefferson Tyler
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Webb
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.
authors.forename: Nathaniel F N
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Stoikes
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.
authors.forename: Guy R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Voeller
mesh_terms: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D059685:Herniorrhaphy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives