Abstract
A persistent lymphatic fluid leak from a femoral cutdown site in a neonate was successfully treated by a single application of fibrin glue. This technique resulted in rapid wound healing and is yet another use for this biologic adhesive.
MeSH terms
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Aprotinin / therapeutic use*
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Drug Combinations / therapeutic use
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Factor XIII / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Femoral Vein / surgery*
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Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
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Fibrinogen / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Lymph*
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Postoperative Complications
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Thrombin / therapeutic use*
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Wound Healing / drug effects
Substances
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Drug Combinations
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Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
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Fibrinogen
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Factor XIII
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Aprotinin
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Thrombin