A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Fibrin Pad as an Adjunct to Control Soft Tissue Bleeding During Abdominal, Retroperitoneal, Pelvic, and Thoracic Surgery

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Authors

Craig P. Fischer · Methodist Hospital

Grant V. Bochicchio · Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract

Fibrin Pad is superior to absorbable hemostat (SURGICEL Original Absorbable Hemostat [Ethicon]) in soft-tissue bleeding control and is safe and effective as an adjunct for rapidly and reliably achieving hemostasis for soft-tissue bleeding during surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Hemostasis and retained surgical items Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 217, Issue 3, pp. 385-393

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.02.036

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