Collagen fleece-bound fibrin sealant is not associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events or major bleeding after its use for haemostasis in surgery: a prospective multicentre surveillance study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Topical haemostatic agents are used to help achieve haemostasis during surgery when standard surgical techniques are insufficient. The objective of this study was to confirm the safety profile of an equine collagen patch coated with...

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Main Authors: Günther Klaus, Troen Tine, Bernardini Stéphane, Figueras Joan, Birth Mathias, Mirza Darius, Mortensen Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/3/1/13