ISSN:
0021-9304
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Technology
Notes:
Tracheal stenosis is a devastating complication of tracheal resection that may be related to improper suture selection and technique, as well as extensive surgical devascularization. This study evaluated Fibrin Sealant (FS) (Immuno AG, Vienna, Austria), a two-component biologic adhesive, as a method for reducing the need for sutures in tracheal surgery. This adhesive has been found to be effective in face-to-face sealing of tissues, wound healing, and in establishing hemostasis. Six adult mongrel dogs underwent tracheal repair with FS. Three had tracheal hemitransections (approximately three quarters of the circumference) and were repaired using one absorbable suture and FS, and three had complete transections (with resection of two tracheal rings each) repaired using five absorbable sutures and FS. The animals were killed at varying intervals ranging from 6 h to 6 weeks. No animal had gross evidence of significant tracheal stenosis, and the endotracheal mucosa appeared well healed. We conclude that the use of FS in tracheal reconstruction results in a stable, leakless trachea, and that it significantly reduces the number of sutures needed; this may lead to a decreased potential for anastomotic ischemia and tracheal stenosis.
Additional Material:
10 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.820200505
