Tissue adhesives in ophthalmology

Tissue adhesives in otorhinolaryngology

The development of medical tissue adhesives has a long history without finding an all-purpose tissue adhesive for clinical daily routine. This is caused by the specific demands which are made on a tissue adhesive, and the different areas of application. In otorhinolaryngology, on the one hand, this is the mucosal environment as well as the application on bones, cartilage and periphery nerves. O...

Surgical tissue adhesives.

Surgical tissue adhesives continue to evolve as an important technology for the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Twelve years ago there was little routine use of these substances; however, in the past 5 years there have been significant advances. It is becoming increasingly important for the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon to be familiar with the indications and shortcomings...

Suturing, Stapling, and Tissue Adhesives

Tissue adhesives for simple traumatic lacerations.

REFERENCE/CITATION Farion K, Osmond MH, Hartling L, et al. Tissue adhesives for traumatic lacerations in children and adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2001(4);CD003326. CLINICAL QUESTION What is the clinical evidence base for tissue adhesives in the management of simple traumatic lacerations? DATA SOURCES Studies were identified by searches of the following databases: Cochrane Wounds Gro...

Tissue adhesives: cyanoacrylate glue and fibrin sealant.

The ASGE Technology Committee provides reviews of existing, new, or emerging endoscopic technologies that have an impact on the practice of GI endoscopy. Evidence-based methodology is used, performing a MEDLINE literature search to identify pertinent clinical studies on the topic and a MAUDE (U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health) database search to identi...