Fleece bound sealing prevents pleural adhesions
V Getman, E Devyatko, E Wolner… - … and thoracic surgery, 2006 - academic.oup.com
This study assessed the value of haemostatic fleece (HF) in prevention of pleural adhesions
in an experimental animal model. Forty rats were randomly assigned to four equal groups …
in an experimental animal model. Forty rats were randomly assigned to four equal groups …
[HTML][HTML] Prevention of pleural adhesions using a membrane containing polyethylene glycol in rats
V Karacam, A Onen, A Sanli, D Gurel… - … journal of medical …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Recurrent thoracotomies regardless of the cause are not a rare occurrence.
However, each thoracotomy results in adhesion to some extent. This adhesions increase …
However, each thoracotomy results in adhesion to some extent. This adhesions increase …
Novel biodegradable powder for preventing postoperative pleural adhesion
K Takagi, T Tsuchiya, M Araki, N Yamasaki… - Journal of Surgical …, 2013 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Progress in medical technology and improvements in prognosis have led to
an increase in polysurgery. However, postoperative pleural adhesion leads to poor …
an increase in polysurgery. However, postoperative pleural adhesion leads to poor …
Cross-linked poly (gamma-glutamic acid) attenuates pleural and chest wall adhesions in a mouse thoracotomy model
Y Izumi, Y Takahashi, M Kohno, H Nomori - European Surgical …, 2012 - karger.com
Background: Cross-linked poly (gamma-glutamic acid)(XL) is derived from a naturally
occurring biodegradable polymer produced by Bacillus subtilis. In the present study, we …
occurring biodegradable polymer produced by Bacillus subtilis. In the present study, we …
The accuracy of thoracic ultrasound for detection of pneumothorax is not sustained over time: a preliminary study
CJ Dente, J Ustin, DV Feliciano… - Journal of Trauma …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Background: Ultrasound has proven to be very accurate in the diagnosis of pneumothorax in
the trauma suite. It is unknown whether this accuracy is maintained over time in patients with …
the trauma suite. It is unknown whether this accuracy is maintained over time in patients with …
Haemostatic fleece (TachoComb®) to prevent intrapleural adhesions after thoracotomy: a rat model
K Komatsu, A Fujii, T Higami - The Thoracic and cardiovascular …, 2007 - thieme-connect.com
Background: Postoperative adhesion is a complication common to all surgical
subspecialties. TachoComb® is a collagen fleece with properties well suited to the …
subspecialties. TachoComb® is a collagen fleece with properties well suited to the …
A synthetic bioabsorbable sheet may prevent postoperative intrapleural adhesions following thoracotomy: a canine model
M Hamaji, F Kojima, T Komatsu… - Interactive …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
OBJECTIVES Intrapleural adhesions following thoracotomy may be associated with
prolonged operating time or a higher complication rate at reoperation. The aim of this …
prolonged operating time or a higher complication rate at reoperation. The aim of this …
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lowers the incidence of adhesion to the chest wall but not to the mediastinal and interlobar pleurae
K Tanaka, Y Hida, K Kaga, H Kato… - Surgical Laparoscopy …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
To determine whether video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is associated with a
lower incidence of intrathoracic adhesion after pulmonary resection, we assessed the …
lower incidence of intrathoracic adhesion after pulmonary resection, we assessed the …
Pleural mesothelium lubrication after phospholipase treatment
F Bodega, C Sironi, C Porta, L Zocchi… - Respiratory Physiology & …, 2014 - Elsevier
Coefficient of kinetic friction (μ) of rabbit pleural mesothelium increased after short treatment
of specimens with phospholipase C. This increase was removed by addition of a solution …
of specimens with phospholipase C. This increase was removed by addition of a solution …
Effect of an intrathoracic injection of sodium hyaluronic acid on the prevention of pleural thickening in excess fluid of tuberculous thoracic cavity
A Zhou, L Guo, L Tang - Clinical and experimental …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a hyaluronate‐based gel (HAbg)
on the prevention of pleural thickening and adhesion in tuberculous pleural effusions (TPE) …
on the prevention of pleural thickening and adhesion in tuberculous pleural effusions (TPE) …