Autologous fibrin glue from intraoperatively collected platelet-rich plasma.

Oz, M C; Jeevanandam, V; Smith, C R; Williams, M R; Kaynar, A M; Frank, R A; Mosca, R; Reiss, R F et al. · Ann Thorac Surg · 1992

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Abstract

A simple and inexpensive means of creating autologous fibrin glue is described that avoids the potential disadvantages of conventionally obtained material. This improvement may allow more widespread use of fibrin glue for operative bleeding.

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