Fonouni H, Kashfi A, Stahlheber O, Konstantinidis L, Kraus TW, Mehrabi A, Oweira H. Analysis of the biliostatic potential of two sealants in a standardized porcine model of liver resection.
Am J Surg 2017;
214:945-955. [PMID:
28683896 DOI:
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.06.038]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Improved resection techniques has decreased mortality rate following liver resections(LRx). Sealants are known as effective adjuncts for haemostasis after LRx. We compared biliostatic effectiveness of two sealants in a standardized porcine model of LRx.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
We accomplished left hemihepatectomy on 27 pigs. The animals were randomized in control group(n = 9) with no sealant and treatment groups (each n = 9), in which resection surfaces were covered with TachoSil® and TissuFleece®/Tissucol Duo®. After 5 days the volume of ascites(ml), bilioma and/or bile leakages and degree of intra-abdominal adhesions were analysed.
RESULTS
Proportion of ascites was lower in TissuFleece/Tissucol Duo® group. The ascites volume was lower in TachoSil® group. In sealant groups, increased adhesion specially in the TachoSil® group was seen. A reduction of the "bilioma rate" was seen in sealant groups, which was significantly lower in TissuFleece®/Tissucol Duo® group.
CONCLUSION
In a standardized condition sealants have a good biliostatic effect but with heterogeneous potentials. This property in combination with the cost-benefit analysis should be the focus of future prospective studies.
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