Evaluation of fibrin, cyanoacrylate, and polyurethane-based tissue adhesives in sutureless vascular anastomosis: a comparative mechanical ex vivo study

The stability of a microvascular anastomosis is an important prerequisite for successful tissue transfer. Advances in tissue adhesives are potentially opening new avenues for their use in sutureless microsurgical anastomosis, however they have not yet gained clinical acceptance. In this ex vivo study, a novel polyurethane-based adhesive (PA) was used in sutureless anastomoses and its stability compared with that of sutureless anastomoses performed with fibrin glue (FG) and a cyanoacrylate (CA). Stability was assessed using hydrostatic (15 per group) and mechanical tests (13 per group).

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 4, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M. Heitzer, K. Kilic, R. Merfort, C. Emonts, P. Winnand, K. Kniha, F. H ölzle, A. Modabber Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research