Glue containment and anastomosis reinforcement in repair of aortic dissection

Ann Thorac Surg. 1999 May;67(5):1510-1. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00229-5.

Abstract

In operations for aortic dissection anastomotic bleeding or secondary anastomosis dehiscence are common problems. The advent of Gelatin-resorcin-formaldehyde-glutaraldehyde (GRF) biologic glue has ameliorated type A dissection operative management. Glue containment is mandatory since detrimental effects of glue migration are described. We herein present a simple technique of anastomosis reinforcement and glue containment that helps in overcoming these complications.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Formaldehyde / therapeutic use*
  • Gelatin / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Resorcinols / therapeutic use*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Tissue Adhesives / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Resorcinols
  • Tissue Adhesives
  • gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde tissue adhesive
  • Formaldehyde
  • Gelatin