Late Sterile Abscess Formation in Carotid Endarterectomy Following Use of BioGlue: A Word of Caution

A Singh; M Wyatt; M Clarke; L Wales

doi:10.1016/j.ejvssr.2017.10.004

Late Sterile Abscess Formation in Carotid Endarterectomy Following Use of BioGlue: A Word of Caution

EJVES Short Rep. 2017 Nov 3:37:12-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2017.10.004. eCollection 2017.

Authors

A Singh¹, M Wyatt¹, M Clarke¹, L Wales¹

Affiliation

¹ Northern Vascular Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, UK.

Abstract

Introduction: BioGlue (CryoLife Inc., Kennesaw, GA) is a commonly used surgical adhesive, designed to achieve haemostasis following large vessel cardiovascular operations.

Report: An 88-year-old female presents with an enlarging right sided neck mass 9 months after carotid endarterectomy with bovine pericardial patch repair which utilised BioGlue seal the patch suture line.

Conclusion: BioGlue should be used properly and with caution. In cases of late wound complication following BioGlue use, simple drainage, debridement, and removal of BioGlue remnants may be a satisfactory approach.

Keywords: Abscess; BioGlue; Carotid endarterectomy; Surgical adhesives; Wound complication.

Publication types

Case Reports