Mechanical strength of biliary defect closure after topical sealing: Comparison of four sealants in a porcine model

Summary: Background/Objective: Biliary leakage is a potential complication of liver resection and is still a concern. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of four routinely used sealants in preventing bile leakage under pressure from an induced perforation of the gallbladd...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Al-Saeedi, Hamidreza Fonouni, Arash Kashfi, Omid Ghamarnejad, Ali Majlesara, Negin Gharabaghi, Oliver Stahlheber, Thomas W. Kraus, Arianeb Mehrabi, Yakup Kulu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-07-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958418304809