Liver Tract Sealing with Hep-Plug™ Sealing System Improves Haemorrhage Control for Patients Undergoing Transhepatic Procedures
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Dr. S. Goode and Dr. F. Lee co-invented the Hep-Plug sealing system and have previously received royalty payments.
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