Late Sterile Abscess Formation in Carotid Endarterectomy Following Use of BioGlue: A Word of Caution
| Autor: | M.G. Wyatt, M. Clarke, L. Wales, Aminder A. Singh |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
lcsh:Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system
medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Neck mass lcsh:Surgery Case Report Carotid endarterectomy 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology BioGlue 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Abscess Surgical adhesives Pericardial patch Debridement business.industry lcsh:RD1-811 medicine.disease Surgery Wound complication lcsh:RC666-701 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Sterile abscess medicine.symptom Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Suture line business |
| Zdroj: | EJVES Short Reports EJVES Short Reports, Vol 37, Iss, Pp 12-13 (2017) |
| ISSN: | 2405-6553 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2017.10.004 |
| Popis: | Introduction BioGlue (CryoLife Inc., Kennesaw, GA) is a commonly used surgical adhesive, designed to achieve haemostasis following large vessel cardiovascular operations. Report An 88-year-old female presents with an enlarging right sided neck mass 9 months after carotid endarterectomy with bovine pericardial patch repair which utilised BioGlue seal the patch suture line. Conclusion BioGlue should be used properly and with caution. In cases of late wound complication following BioGlue use, simple drainage, debridement, and removal of BioGlue remnants may be a satisfactory approach. Highlights • BioGlue (CryoLife Inc., Kennesaw, GA) is a commonly used surgical adhesive. • Previous reports have raised concerns this adhesive may be associated with late wound healing complications. • BioGlue associated late wound complications may be managed with simple drainage, debridement and removal of remnants. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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