Can floseal™ be applied safely during otologic surgery? Assessment of ototoxicity in a chinchilla animal model
Abstract Background In otologic surgery good visualization is paramount, and patients with bleeding diatheses or who need to be anti-coagulated can present a significant challenge. Here, we determine whether Floseal™, a hemostatic matrix, is ototoxic in a validated animal model. Methods Nine chinchi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-017-0203-5 |