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A method for preparation of fibrin glue

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

L. H. Durham ,
D. J. Willatt ,
M. W. Yung ,
I. Jones ,
P. A. Stevenson  and
M. F. Ramadan
L. H. Durham*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Walton Hospital.
D. J. Willatt
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Walton Hospital.
M. W. Yung
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Walton Hospital.
I. Jones
Affiliation:
Department of Haematology, Walton Hospital.
P. A. Stevenson
Affiliation:
Department of Haematology, Walton Hospital.
M. F. Ramadan
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Walton Hospital.
*
Mr. L. H. Durham, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF.
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Abstract

Otorhinolaryngological operations would be facilitated by the use of a safe, cheap, surgical adhesive. Though commercial fibrin glue is effective, it is both relatively expensive and, because it is prepared from pooled human blood, there has been concern that it carries the risk of transmitting viral disease, in particular hepatitis and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. We describe a rapid, cheap method of preparing sufficient fibrin glue, of adequate bonding power, from a small quantity of the patient's own blood, and therefore with no risk of contracting viral disease. Our method of preparation of fibrin glue promises to provide a valuable adjunct to otorhinolaryngological surgical practice.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 101 , Issue 11 , November 1987 , pp. 1182 - 1186
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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