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Outcomes Associated With Fibrin Sealant Use in Lateral Neck Dissections.

Luke Stanisce, Michael Lai, Nadir Ahmad, Thomas C Spalla, Lisa M Reid, John P Gaughan, Yekaterina Koshkareva

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Luke StanisceDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Michael LaiCooper Medical School, Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Nadir AhmadDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Thomas C SpallaDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Lisa M ReidDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
John P GaughanCooper Research Institute, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Yekaterina KoshkarevaDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Cooper University Hospital · USCooper Medical School of Rowan University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo determine whether the use of fibrin sealant tissue adhesives during lateral neck dissections is associated with a change in postoperative outcomes. STUDY

designRetrospective cohort.

settingInstitutionally affiliated tertiary care center.

methodsVarious demographic, disease, and surgical data were collected for patients who underwent lateral neck dissections. Univariate regression analysis was performed with the following outcomes: total drain output and duration of drain placement, as well as incidence of postoperative infection, hematoma, seroma, chyle leak, and salivary leak.

resultsA total of 133 patients underwent lateral neck dissections. Fibrin sealant was used in 35% of cases (n = 46). Its use was not associated with differences in total drain output (

conclusionsFibrin sealant use during lateral neck dissections was not associated with a reduction in drain output or days that the drains remained in situ. Although the current study was limited by sample size, fibrin sealant use was not associated with a decreased risk of postoperative adverse events. The evidence in this report suggests that the routine use of these products adds cost without clear benefit.

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adverse outcomesfibrin sealantlateral neck dissectionsurgical drains

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PMID33709048
PMCPMC7907709
OpenAlexW3115168066

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