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Fibrin sealant in thoracic surgery. Pulmonary applications, including management of bronchopleural fistula.

Bayfield Ms, Spotnitz Wd

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This article characterizes the pulmonary surgical applications of fibrin sealant. It discusses the current uses of fibrin sealant in pulmonary operations; summarizes the available methods of fibrin sealant production; reviews the commercial availability of fibrin sealant compounds; and elaborates on future developments for fibrin sealant in the United States.

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Key concepts: Sealant, Fibrin, Medicine, Bronchopleural fistula, Fibrin Tissue Adhesive, Surgery, Lung, Pneumonectomy