Clinical experience in neurosurgery with absele: a new absorbable haemostatic bone sealant
Harris, P.; Capperauld, I.
Surgical Neurology 13(3): 231-235
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0090-3019 PMID: 7368072 Document Number: 167099
Control of bleeding from the cut end of bone in neurosurgery is a necessity. In certain clinical situations, control of bleeding may be difficult because of the underlying pathology. Existing methods of control of hemorrhage with standard bone wax can interfere with subsequent healing. The clinical results in 259 patients in whom a new absorbable bone sealant, Absele, was used were presented. Absele is a paste made from stabilized fibrin and soluble collagen and absorbs totally with minimal tissue reaction in approximately 3 wk.