Enhanced hemostasis with a sealant consisting of Hydrofit and Surgicel

J Card Surg. 2017 Sep;32(9):576-578. doi: 10.1111/jocs.13202.

Abstract

Bleeding is a serious concern during surgery for acute aortic dissections. We have used Hydrofit and Surgicel together to achieve hemostasis at the graft anastomotic sites during replacement of the ascending aorta and aortic arch. Complete hemostasis was achieved without further need for any additional sutures.

Keywords: Hydrofit; Surgicel; surgical sealant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Aorta / surgery*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Cellulose, Oxidized / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / administration & dosage*
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / methods*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Cellulose, Oxidized
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
  • Surgicel