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Fibrin Gluing: A Valid Aid in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

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Fibrin Sealant in Operative Medicine

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During the past 2½ years, in 96 patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery, fibrin adhesive was used 112 times. The indications were:

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    prophylactic sealing of potential sources of bleeding and

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    topical hemostasis (control of bleeding sites dangerous or difficult to suture).

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Fundarò, P., Velardi, A.R., Santoli, C. (1986). Fibrin Gluing: A Valid Aid in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. In: Schlag, G., Redl, H. (eds) Fibrin Sealant in Operative Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71633-1_23

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