Effective closure of a tracheal incision by BioGlue in natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery performed for thoracic exploration

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Aug;142(2):458-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.11.005. Epub 2011 Jan 26.

Authors

Yun-Hen Liu¹, Yi-Cheng Wu, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Po-Jen Ko

Affiliation

¹ Laboratory Animal Center, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linko, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

PMID: 21269651
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.11.005

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Dogs
Humans
In Vitro Techniques
Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / methods*
Pericardial Window Techniques
Proteins / therapeutic use*
Thoracic Cavity* / anatomy & histology
Trachea / surgery*
Wound Closure Techniques*

Substances

Bio-glue
Proteins