Grid adhesion: a new type of tissue union
Gottlob, R.; Zinner, G.; Donas, P.; Lechner, G.
International Surgery 65(2): 139-149
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-8868 PMID: 7012065 Document Number: 157970
Cyanoacrylate adhesives, applied as a continuous layer, bar the way for the ingrowth of vessels. A genuine tissue union is achieved when the adhesive is applied in the form of a grid. This is accomplished by painting the adhesive on the tissue by means of a roller made of Teflon or by means of a porous gauze, soaked in adhesive. The method was applied experimentally for skin transplantation, for the creation of portasystemic anastomoses, for reinforcement of fasciae and for closures of laparotomies without sutures as well as for hemostasis of lacerations of the spleen. Clinical experiences are reported.