Effectiveness and predictability of pleurodesis with the Tachosil(R) surgical patch compared with talc poudrage: an experimental study [TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH]

CONCLUSIONS
The fibrin sealant patch is effective in producing localized pleurodesis in swine. The morphology and topography of the adhesions, 2 months after the patch placement, are consistent and more predictable than after talc poudrage. The latter causes a diffuse pleurodesis which is not predictable, with a predominantly gravitational location and produces a much more serious inflammatory response.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - October 4, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Vannucci, J., Droghetti, A., Bufalari, A., De Monte, V., Bellezza, G., Bianconi, F., Pecoriello, R., Daddi, N., Moriconi, F., Puma, F. Tags: Cardiac - pharmacology, Congenital - acyanotic TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH Source Type: research