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Autologous fibrin glue in the repair of dural defects in craniofacial resections

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Abbad G. Toma ,
Edward W. Fisher  and
Anthony D. Cheesman
Abbad G. Toma*
Affiliation:
London
Edward W. Fisher
Affiliation:
London
Anthony D. Cheesman
Affiliation:
London
*
Dr A. G. Toma, M.B., B.Ch., The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DA.
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Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid leakage is a serious and well recognized complication of craniofacial resection for ethmoidal tumours in which the integrity of the dura has been breached. Autologous fibrin glue is a safe, inexpensive and simple method of improving the seal of dural repair and hence minizing CSF leakage. The principles and method of autologous fibrin glue preparation are described. The technique has proven satisfactory in 20 consecutive craniofacial resections with dural defects and is recommended as an adjunct to current techniques of dural repair.

Keywords

Autologous fibrin tissue adhesive
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 4 , April 1992 , pp. 356 - 357
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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