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Fibrin sealant

U Martinowitz1, R Saltz

  • 1National Hemophilia Center, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Current Opinion in Hematology
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
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Fibrin sealants, mimicking natural clotting, are versatile biologic glues used for hemostasis and drug delivery. This review covers their types, actions, uses, and safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Fibrin sealant comprises fibrinogen and thrombin, replicating the final stage of natural blood coagulation.
  • Widely adopted in Europe over 20 years, fibrin sealants serve critical roles in hemostasis, tissue sealing, and drug/growth factor delivery.
  • These sealants function as effective biologic glues in various medical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of fibrin sealants.
  • To discuss their composition, mechanism of action, and functional characteristics.
  • To examine experimental and clinical applications, alongside limitations, complications, adverse reactions, and viral safety.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of fibrin sealant research and clinical use.

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  • Analysis of fibrin sealant types: autologous, homologous, and commercial.
  • Synthesis of information on mechanism, applications, and safety profiles.

    • Main Results:

    • Fibrin sealants effectively mimic the coagulation cascade to form a fibrin clot.
    • Diverse applications include hemostasis, sealing surgical sites, and acting as carriers for therapeutic agents.
    • The review details various formulations and their specific functional attributes.

    Conclusions:

    • Fibrin sealants are established medical products with a broad range of applications.
    • Understanding their types, mechanism, and safety is crucial for optimal clinical use.
    • Continued research and development may further expand the utility of fibrin-based sealants.