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Fibrin glue.

M Brennan1

  • 1North London Blood Transfusion Centre, UK.

Blood Reviews
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Fibrin glue, a biological adhesive, mimics coagulation to seal tissues and stop bleeding. It is fully absorbed during healing, minimizing adverse reactions and reducing infection risks through donor screening and autologous blood use.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surgical Adhesives
  • Hemostasis

Background:

  • Fibrin glue is a topical biological adhesive that mimics the final stages of blood coagulation.
  • It aids in hemostasis and tissue sealing, being completely absorbed during wound healing without adverse reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the composition and application of fibrin glue.
  • To highlight methods for reducing transfusion-transmitted infections associated with fibrinogen.
  • To outline the broad surgical applicability of fibrin glue.

Main Methods:

  • Fibrinogen is derived from human plasma and activated with bovine thrombin and calcium chloride.
  • Methods for fibrinogen precipitation include cryoprecipitation, polyethylene glycol, and ammonium sulfate.

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  • Infection risk reduction strategies involve accredited donor plasma and autologous blood fibrinogen.

    • Main Results:

    • Fibrin glue effectively achieves hemostasis and tissue sealing.
    • Various methods exist for preparing fibrinogen, with cryoprecipitation being one.
    • Reduced infection risks are achievable through donor selection and autologous preparation.

    Conclusions:

    • Fibrin glue is a versatile surgical adhesive with applications across multiple specialties.
    • The risk of infection transmission can be mitigated through careful donor selection and processing.
    • Fibrin glue offers a safe and effective method for surgical hemostasis and sealing.