Surgical tip – a novel method of applying fibrin sealant during repair of divarication of the recti via an abdominoplasty incision

Summary The use of fibrin sealant to secure the mesh after a hernia repair, and to reduce seroma formation after abdominoplasty, is well recognised. However, delivery of the fibrin sealant post-abdominoplasty has proved technically difficult due to the competing demands of: (1) applying instant pres...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2009-11, Vol.62 (11), p.e457-e458
Main Authors: Jones, G.G, Saour, S, Botha, A.J, Healy, C.M.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Wall - surgery
Abdominoplasty
Divarication
Fibrin
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive - therapeutic use
Hernia, Inguinal - surgery
Humans
Injections, Intralesional
Laparoscopy - methods
Mesh
Plastic Surgery
Prognosis
Risk Assessment
Secondary Prevention
Surgical Mesh
Tensile Strength
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Summary The use of fibrin sealant to secure the mesh after a hernia repair, and to reduce seroma formation after abdominoplasty, is well recognised. However, delivery of the fibrin sealant post-abdominoplasty has proved technically difficult due to the competing demands of: (1) applying instant pressure to the fibrin sealant-containing cavity and (2) accurate suturing of the skin flaps. A new technique is proposed for the application of the fibrin sealant during abdominoplasty.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2008.08.035