[Use of cellulose derivatives in experimental splenic resection]

Resection of the spleen following its damage performed in experiment on 42 dogs with plasty of the resection surface by cellulose phosphate in the calcium form or monocarboxyl cellulose. The biocompatibility of the cellulose derivatives with the organism was studied by means of the assessment of protein cholesterol metabolism and the urea content. The microscopic data of the process of resorption of cellulose materials and their substitution by the connective tissue were investigated. The data obtained suggest that cellulose sorbents possess good hemostatic and plastic properties and may be used for the plasty of veins after resection of the spleen.