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ArticleSurgical neurology international2016

Aulogous fibrin sealant (Vivostat(®)) in the neurosurgical practice: Part II: Vertebro-spinal procedures.

Francesca Graziano, Rosario Maugeri, Luigi Basile, Favia Meccio, Domenico Gerardo Iacopino

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Article in Surgical neurology international, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 31 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Francesca GrazianoDepartment of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Neurosurgical Unit, University Hospital, Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy.
Rosario MaugeriDepartment of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Neurosurgical Unit, University Hospital, Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy.
Luigi BasileDepartment of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Neurosurgical Unit, University Hospital, Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy.
Favia MeccioDepartment of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Neurosurgical Unit, University Hospital, Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy.
Domenico Gerardo IacopinoDepartment of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Neurosurgical Unit, University Hospital, Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy.
Winthrop-University Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEpidural hematomas, cerebrospinal fluid fistula, and spinal infections are challenging postoperative complications following vertebro-spinal procedures. We report our preliminary results using autologous fibrin sealant as both fibrin glue and a hemostatic during these operations.

methodsProspectively, between January 2013 and March 2015, 68 patients received an autologous fibrin sealant prepared with the Vivostat(®) system applied epidurally to provide hemostasis and to seal the dura. The surgical technique, time to bleeding control, and associated complications were recorded.

resultsSpinal procedures were performed in 68 patients utilizing autologous fibrin glue/Vivostat(®) to provide rapid hemostasis and/or to seal the dura. Only 2 patients developed postoperative dural fistulas while none exhibited hemorrhages, allergic reactions, systemic complications, or infections.

conclusionsIn this preliminary study, the application of autologous fibrin sealant with Vivostat(®) resulted in rapid hemostasis and/or acted as an effective dural sealant. Although this product appears to be safe and effective, further investigations are warranted.

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Autologous fibrin gluecerebrospinal fluid fistuladural repairdural sealanthemorrhagehemostasis

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PMID26904371
PMCPMC4743263
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