[Use of fibrin glue in gynecology-obstetrics]

The aim of the various fibrinogen-based biological glues is to reproduce and magnify the physiological coagulation processes. They can be defined as long-life reinforced clots. These glues have the following properties: adhesive property, haemostatic property, cicatrizing property, antiseptic property. Two proprietary medicinal products are actually available on the French market: Tissucol, Biocol. These glues require a preparation time of about 20 minutes; they can be used either drop by drop or continuously by spraying, with the use of a special device.