Successful endoscopic treatment using biological fibrin glue (Tissucol) for an enterocutaneous fistula occurring after cephalic duodenopancreatectomy

Successful endoscopic treatment using biological fibrin glue (Tissucol) for an enterocutaneous fistula occurring after cephalic duodenopancreatectomy.

An enterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal communication between the small or large bowel and the skin, which leads to external drainage of intestinal contents. It is an important issue in surgical practice, as most cases occur secondary to surgical complications and cause significant mortality and morbidity owing to septic complications [1,2]. Postoperative fistulas account for 75%–85% of all e...

Treatment of chronic fistula-in-ano using commercial fibrin glue.

OBJECTIVE To ascertain the effectiveness of commercially available fibrin glue in closing fistulae in ano. METHODS A prospective nonrandomized trial was performed on 19 patients admitted to King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period December 2000 to November 2001. Two of the patients had multiple fistulae making a total of 21 fistulae. Patients w...

Endoscopic Clipping and Application of Fibrin Glue for an Esophago-Mediastinal Fistula

Chylothorax after Primary Repair of Esophageal Atresia with Tracheo-esophageal Fistula: Successful Management by Biological Fibrin Glue

A neonate, who had undergone primary repair of esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula, developed right pleural effusion in the postoperative period. It was initially misdiagnosed as an anastomotic leak, but later confirmed to be chylothorax. Conservative treatment failed. Application of biological fibrin glue (sealant) on the mediastinum through a thoracotomy was curative.

Fibrin Glue in Postlaryngectomy Fistula-A Case Report

Introduction: One of the most common complications following total laryngectomy is pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF). Various methods have been proposed to treat this disorder in recent studies, including a range of simple and conservative treatments to more aggressive therapies, such as various surgical procedures. One of the most innovative and least developed methods is the use of plasma...