Journal article
Fibrin and Thrombin Sealants in Vascular and Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: In vascular and cardiac surgery, the ability to maintain haemostasis and seal haemorrhagic tissues is key. Fibrin and thrombin based sealants were introduced as a means to prevent or halt bleeding during surgery. Whether fibrin and thrombin sealants affect surgical outcomes is poorly established. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to examine the impact of fibrin or thrombin sealants on patient outcomes in vascular …
Authors
Daud A; Kaur B; McClure GR; Belley-Cote EP; Harlock J; Crowther M; Whitlock RP
Journal
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Vol. 60, No. 3, pp. 469–478
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.05.016
ISSN
1078-5884