seroma/albumin

The effect of an albumin polymer instillation (Bioglue® Cryolife, Inc., Kenneaw, GA, USA) during breast cancer surgery on postoperative seroma formation was evaluated. Two groups of 34 consecutive patients, treated during operation with and without polymer, were followed postoperatively by weekly

Seroma formation is a common postoperative complication in plastic surgery, resulting in notable patient morbidity and expense. In this study the authors investigated the efficacy of a synthetic glutaraldehyde-based tissue adhesive (BioGlue; Cryolife, Inc., Kennesaw, GA) in seroma prevention in the

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify potential parameters as predictors for seroma formation after incisional hernia mesh repair. METHODS The incidence of postoperative seroma was determined prospectively in 37 patients who underwent incisional hernia repair with lightweight

BACKGROUND Though the occurrence of postoperative seroma after incisional hernia repair using mesh reinforcement is very common, little is known about the genesis of seroma formation. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of drainage liquid as a potential predictor for the

OBJECTIVE Seroma is the most common complication after breast surgery. Several methods have been proposed to prevent seroma, but none of these provided a significant effect. A prolonged wound healing process is the most important cause of seroma. Microporous polysaccharide hemospheres (MPH) are used

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare the results of single-blind a randomized controlled trial on the use of the local hemostatic agent Haemoblock and ultrasound monitoring of postoperative wounds in patients after the large

BACKGROUND Incisional hernia is one of the main topics in the general surgery since there is not a unanimous consensus concerning to the best surgical methodology to adopt. It seems that prosthetic surgery is the best technique, even if responsible for the development of periprosthetic seroma. The

BACKGROUND Research in hernia repair has targeted new atraumatic mesh fixation to reduce major complications such as chronic pain and adhesion formation. The efficacy and safety of two surgical adhesives, viz. Artiss® (FS, fibrin sealant containing 4 IU thrombin) and Bioglue® (AGG, bovine serum

To date, existing tissue adhesives have various weak points in gluing kinetics and stability - particularly, in biocompatibility, which make most of them remain suboptimal for internal conditions. Herein, a novel mussel-inspired "BCD" tissue glue made of bovine serum albumin (BSA), citrate acid (CA)

BACKGROUND Seroma is defined as collection of fluid within the surgical site during postoperative period that causes several complications. Recognition of predisposing risk factors can lead to avoid seroma formation after thyroidectomy. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out during a 3-year

Wound coverage using a flap, most commonly a perforator or rotation flap, often is required for the closure of extensive sacral pressure ulcers. To assess the duration of wound healing and postsurgical complications following two types of surgical closure procedure, perforator and rotation flaps, a

BACKGROUND Suture hole bleeding from synthetic grafts presents a hemostatic challenge. The designs of many vascular sealants are not optimal (non-adherence to wet surfaces, excessive swelling, inflexible). PreveLeak™ (formerly ArterX ((®)) ) is a polyaldehyde-bovine serum albumin-based sealant whose

BACKGROUND Sternal reconstruction with vascularized flaps is central to the management of sternal wound infections and mediastinitis but carries a high risk of complications. There is a need to identify reliable predictors of complication risk to help inform patients and clinicians in preparation

OBJECTIVE Laser tissue soldering (LTS) with the diode laser and human albumin-hyaluronate-indocyanine green solder is a safe and effective method of providing an immediate leak-free closure during hypospadias repair. In this report, we compare the physiology, histology, and immunohistochemistry of