Abstract:

The role of surgical adhesives in hernia repair has continued to evolve. The purpose of this chapter is to review the role of fibrin sealant and its application in general surgery for mesh fixation, specifically the history, biomechanics, and clinical utilization. The utilization of fibrin sealant for repair of groin hernias, both open and laparoscopic, ventral hernias, and hiatal hernias will be discussed.

Authors:

Jefferson Tyler Watson, MD, Resident, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN, David L. Webb, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, Nathaniel F. N. Stoikes, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, Guy R. Voeller, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

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