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Fibrin sealant for fasciocutaneous flaps.
Journal article

Fibrin sealant for fasciocutaneous flaps.

  • 2010-02-02
Published in:
  • Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. - 2010
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Drainage
Female
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Pressure Ulcer
Probability
Recurrence
Reference Values
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Skin Transplantation
Surgical Flaps
Treatment Outcome
Wound Healing
English Fibrin sealant is used in many areas of surgery. We present a novel aspect of flap insetting in the ischial region using fibrin spray to seal the transferred tissue. We analyzed 10 patients suffering from decubital ulcers and assessed drainage output, time of drain removal, as well as complications following fasciocutaneous flap surgery. Patients were randomized to receive sprayed fibrin glue (study group) or not (control group) before wound closure. The mean drainage time was 4 +/- 1 days in the study group and 6 +/- 1 days in the control group ( P = 0.06). The mean drainage volume was 100 +/- 20 mL in the study group and 168 +/- 30 mL in the control group ( P < 0.01). Fibrin sealant led to reduced drainage volumes and duration of drainage, indicating a beneficial effect of the application of fibrin glue in fasciocutaneous flap surgery for pressure sore coverage.
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  • English
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