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Laiveniece, Laura, and Andris Morozovs. "Impact of Water on Rheological Behavior of Polyurethane Glues." Rural Sustainability Research 35, no. 330 (June 1, 2016): 7–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/plua-2016-0002.

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Abstract Gluing of wood with great moisture content has challenge of water interaction with glue to give unwanted changes in glue properties and formed bond-line. Rheological measurements of polyurethane glues are sufficiently effective method to understand the polymer curing process and viscoelastic properties. Gel formation point is important parameter for a glue from the point of its application. When glue reaches the gel formation point, its viscosity drastically increases so that it could not properly wet the wood and it can result in poor bonds. One-component moisture curing polyurethane glues require water molecules for the polyadditional reaction. When water is involved in the curing reaction, it reacts with the isocyanate groups of glue and can lead to the formation of excessive carbon dioxide and thus can lead to glue penetration out of bond-line, additional backpressure. The dynamic viscoelastic parameters such as complex dynamic viscosity (ή), phase angle (δ), elastic storage modulus (G”), the viscous loss modulus (G”) of two kinds of polyurethane glues depending on added water amount (from 0.9% to 10.0%) at a constant frequency and deformation (oscillation mode) were determined using rheometer. The aim of the present study was to investigate impact of added water on rheological behavior of polyurethane glues. At the end of this study it was concluded that tested glues indicated various behavior depending on chemical composition and added water content. Gel formation point is higher in case of GlueI. However, gel formation time was higher in case of GlueII and was not dependent on added water content. Gel formation time was faster for GlueII. Nevertheless, faster formed gel is stronger than longer formed gel of GlueI.

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Liang, Min, Zhenzhu Li, Cengceng Gao, Fuping Wang, and Zhongmin Chen. "Preparation and characterization of gelatin/sericin/carboxymethyl chitosan medical tissue glue." Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials 16, no. 2 (November 16, 2017): 97–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.5301/jabfm.5000384.

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Background: The development and application of medical glue has been continuously expanding and advancing. However, there are few glues that combine low-cost with excellent biocompatibility. Methods: We have prepared a medical tissue glue using a gelatin (Gel), sericin (SS) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) blend solution, cross-linked with 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide (EDC). The combination’s characteristics and microstructure morphology were observed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Bond strength tests were used to measure the bond strength of the glue. To assay blood compatibility, a hemolytic test, dynamic coagulation test and platelet adherence test were also investigated. Further, the cellular behavior of L-929 and a systemic acute toxicity test on the Gel/SS/CMCS tissue glue were also investigated by MTT and H&E staining. Results: Characterization analysis showed that there was stable binding between raw materials, forming an amide bond with homogeneous holes. The bond strength of the tissue glue reached 2.50 ± 0.04 N in 10 minutes, slightly higher than the alpha-cyanoacrylate biological glue (2.25 ± 0.05 N). Blood compatibility tests revealed that the glue had outstanding blood compatibility. Further, cytotoxicity test and systemic acute toxicity test both showed that the glue was without cytotoxicity and not toxic to the body. Conclusions: The Gel/SS/CMCS tissue glue we prepared at low cost had excellent biocompatibility and structural characteristics. It could be a better candidate for tissue engineering in biomedical applications applied in clinical practice to promote skin wound healing and to further reduce the formation of skin wound scars.

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Zdravkovic, Vladislav, Aleksandar Lovric, Igor Dzincic, and Nemanja Pantovic. "Some properties of LVL composed of poplar and beech veneer and possibilities of their application for window frames." Bulletin of the Faculty of Forestry, no. 115 (2017): 167–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gsf1715167z.

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The subject of this paper was a research of physical and mechanical properties of LVL composed of peeled poplar veneers in core layers and only outer layers of beech peeled veneers, so as the examination of window frame glue joint strength produced of this material. LVL boards have been hot pressed in industrial conditions, using appropriate phenol formaldehyde (PP) adhesive. Samples for corner window frame glue joint strength testing were glued with PVAc D4 class adhesive. Statistical analysis showed that there were significant differences both in moisture content and density of LVL boards regarding their thickness, while in the case of hardness this difference did not exist. Examinations of LVL glue line shear strength showed that both phenol formaldehyde (PP) and PVAc D4 class adhesives fulfilled standard requirements. The results of corner window frame double tenon glue joint strength produced from combined poplar-beech veneer LVL indicated that such material could be used to produce window frame corner joint, strong enough to withstand the additional load, without an increase of the cross section.

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Tikka, T., J. Al Abduwani, and D. Costello. "Deliberate self-harming application of superglue in the nose: case report and literature review." Journal of Laryngology & Otology 129, no. 1 (January 2015): 98–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022215114003314.

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AbstractBackground:Accidental and non-accidental applications of superglue in the ear, nose and oral cavity have been reported previously. Surgical removal of glue from the nose is the current practice.Case report:This paper reports the case of an 18-year-old female, who presented with complete bilateral nasal occlusion due to deliberate self-application of superglue in both nostrils to avoid nasogastric tube insertion.Results:Removal of glue was accomplished with a combination of local anaesthetic cream and acetone-soaked cotton buds, which caused only minimal discomfort to the patient. All traces of glue disappeared within 10 days, without causing damage to the nasal mucosa, nasal blockage or pain.Conclusion:To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of deliberate self-application of superglue in the nose. A successful non-surgical management option for the removal of glue from the nose is introduced.

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Georgievski, Kiro, Dragisa Galevski, Mendo Shurbevski, and Aneta Gorgieva. "Autologous Fibrin Glue: Synthesis and Application." Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 18, S1 (March 2003): S36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x00058404.

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TERAMURA, Yuji. "Design and Application of Cell Glue." KOBUNSHI RONBUNSHU 75, no. 2 (2018): 103–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1295/koron.2017-0052.

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Ihra, Nario, Koichiro Suzuki, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Yoshihiro Nakamura, Jun Tanabe, Atsuhiro Fukuda, Chiiho Fujii, Akitsugu Kuhama, Takaomi Hamanaka, and Tasaburo Tani. "Application of Fibrin Glue to Burns." Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 7, no. 2 (March 1986): 163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00004630-198603000-00027.

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Liu, Shu Hua. "Application of Inorganic Cohesive Glue in Concrete Repair." Advanced Materials Research 168-170 (December 2010): 945–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.168-170.945.

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The properties of inorganic cohesive glue and its appliance to repairing ordinary and high strength concrete were studied in this paper. Inorganic cohesive glue not only has high strength, but also has equivalent coefficient of expansion with that of concrete and steel. The mechanical performance of inorganic cohesive glue is better than that of concrete, and other performances are similar to those of concrete. In the concrete repair work, it can mend the ruinate concrete well, and the strength of the repaired concrete is as high as or higher than that of original specimen.

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Takata, Masayuki, and Eiji Arai. "The Programming/Execution Environment for Distributed FA Control Systems (1st Report) - The Design and Implementation of the Glue Logic -." Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics 9, no. 6 (December 20, 1997): 461–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/jrm.1997.p0461.

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This paper describes the design and implementation of the Glue Logic, which is intended to be an infrastructural element integrated into the Programming/Execution Environment in FA Control Systems. The Glue Logic coordinates multiple application processes by means of message passing. Using this system, users can easily implement data-sharing and task-interlocking amongst multiple application programs. Furthermore, this system includes event notification and condition monitoring features in order to eliminate the need for data polling. In this paper, the requirements of glue logic are discussed first, then the structure of glue logic is presented. Finally, implementation of the glue logic is described.

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Sun, Jing Ya, Hai Ying Zhang, Qing Guo Chen, Dong Fang Yang, Mei Liu, Li Shao, and Zhen Ying Rong. "The Extraction and Application of a Novel Flocculant from Okra." Applied Mechanics and Materials 556-562 (May 2014): 637–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.556-562.637.

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Artificial organic polymer flocculants has been widely applied in water treatment; however, disadvantages of nonbiodegradable and poisonous may cause another environmental problem. This paper established an effective water treatment technique using Abelmoschusmoschatu (Okra) in combining of glue extraction process and flocculating process, with fully consideration of factors such as treating time, cost, and efficiency. Results showed that ethanol extraction was an effective method for extraction of glue form Okra. After being soaked in distilled water overnight with ratios of material to solvent, and was extracted by ethanol with volume percentage of 50% at stable temperature of 70 °C for one hour, the extraction rate of Okra glue could be as high as 18.38%. The glue usage of 0.015-0.020 g.L-1 and flocculating time of five minutes could be the optimal usage in treating suspending liquid of kaolin, with the turbidity of 3.0 g.L-1. The processes are low cost, simple, efficient, and low pollution, having broad application prospects.

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HIRAGUCHI, Etsuo, Takashi MIYAKE, Michiaki SUNAGA, Yorikatsu SINZATO, Tatsukichi OZAWA, Hiroyuki KATO, and Tatsuzo TANABE. "APPLICATION OF FIBRIN GLUE FOR INTRACTABLE FISTULA." Journal of the Japanese Practical Surgeon Society 53, no. 1 (1992): 209–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3919/ringe1963.53.209.

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Amico, Alessio, and Carmine Carbone. "Intraortic Negative Pressure Suction During Glue Application." Annals of Thoracic Surgery 84, no. 4 (October 2007): 1425–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.02.078.

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Petrovа, А. Р., V. А. Kuznetsova, N. Ph Lukina, and A. Yu Isayev. "INFLUENCE OF CORROSION INHIBITING PRIMER ON PROPERTIES OF THE GLUED JOINTS EXECUTED USING ORGANIC SILICON GLUE-HERMETIC." Proceedings of VIAM, no. 10 (2020): 13–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.18577/2307-6046-2020-0-10-13-20.

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Properties of glued joints of D16-AT aluminum alloy with previously put adhesive priming covering EP-0214, received using glue-hermetic Elasil 137-175M are given. Stability of properties of glued joints, both without first coat, and with first coat EP-0214 is shown, is direct after pasting and after thermal aging at temperatures up to 250 °С, influences of water, tropical conditions. Application of priming covering allows to increase gap between anodizing and pasting operations and to increase corrosion resistance.

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Rich, Harvey, and Jonathan J. Cubitt. "Cyanoacrylate Nail Glue and the Pajama Catalyst." Journal of Burn Care & Research 41, no. 6 (August 17, 2020): 1306–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/iraa131.

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Abstract Nail glues are routinely used for the application of false nails and are readily available for unrestricted purchase from highstreet and online retailers. We present the case of a young lady who accidentally spilled her nail glue on to her cotton pajama trouser leg setting off a violent exothermic reaction that resulted in a full-thickness burn injury to her foot. She ultimately went on to require surgical debridement and skin grafting. We intend to remind both healthcare workers and members of the public that while nail glue alone in contact with the skin is relatively harmless, contact together with natural fibers such as cotton clothing produces a dangerous chemical reaction, which is too often underestimated and can lead to serious burn injuries. Our patient and the surgical team agree that more must be done to raise awareness of the risks these products pose, and retailers must ensure consumers are responsibly informed.

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Franke, Bettina, Florian Scharmacher, and Andreas Müller. "Assessment of the Glue-Line Quality in Glued Laminated Timber Structures." Advanced Materials Research 778 (September 2013): 424–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.778.424.

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Timber constructions with glulam members have regularly to be proofed for their performance to avoid structural collapse. For the assessment of glued laminated timber, it is important to know reliable methods and criteria. The requirements given in standard EN 386:2001 are valid for the quality control of the glulam production. The use and application of these two different methods at existing timber structures were investigated and discussed. The experimental test series comprise different adhesives as well as specimen from new material and existing structures. Problems and issues noted during the test series and analyses of the results are discussed. The correlations found provide advice for the assessment of existing structures.

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MATYAŠOVSKÝ, JÁN, JÁN SEDLIAČIK, IGOR NOVÁK, PETER DUCHOVIČ, and PETER JURKOVIČ. "Influence of collagen modifications on qualitative parameters of thermoplastic adhesive mixtures and its microbiological stability." Annals of WULS, Forestry and Wood Technology 105 (June 6, 2019): 54–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.7716.

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Influence of collagen modifications on qualitative parameters of thermoplastic adhesive mixtures and its microbiological stability.This work presents the possibility to use the modified biopolymer collagen for preparation of ecologic, biologically degradable thermoplastic adhesives. Collagen prepared from secondary raw materials of the leather and food industry was applied as a starting material for the preparation of thermoplastic, formaldehyde-free adhesives intended for use in woodworking, furniture and paper industries. Glued joint obtained high strength and flexibility after application of modification plasticisation agents based on collagen. Modifications of collagen glue with keratin biopolymer increased its resistance to water and the strength of the glued joint. Prepared samples of hot-melt adhesive had higher bonding strengths than standard commercial adhesives. The highest tensile strengths were achieved by applying of undiluted adhesive with the application of 2.5% keratin hydrolysate into hot-melt adhesive. As collagen is a natural polymer easy biodegradable in the aquatic environment, the research has focused on the possibility of its microbiological stabilization with aqueous solutions of ionic and colloidal silver. The highest microbiological activity was observed in a sample of ionic silver sulphate solution with a concentration of 2000 ppm Ag+. Its 1% concentration was applied for antibacterial thermoplastic stabilization of formaldehyde-free collagen glue.

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Tian, Wei, Yongmei Qian, Zunpeng Liu, and Yiming Wang. "Finite-Element Analysis on Compressive Performance of a Novel Glue-Laminated Cornstalk Scrimber." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2020 (December 24, 2020): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6659118.

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Novel glue-laminated cornstalk scrimber is a new timber substitute produced by special techniques, without damaging the original fibers in cornstalks. This novel material outperforms ordinary timber in the resistance to water, damping, insect, and fire and provides a desirable green building material. However, glue-laminated cornstalk scrimber has not been widely implemented in the building industry, because the application of cornstalk products is limited to decoration panels. With the aid of the finite-element software Abaqus, this paper simulates the glue-laminated cornstalk scrimber specimens with different slenderness ratios under axial compression and analyzes the compressive performance of such specimens. The results show that the height of glue-laminated cornstalk scrimber is negatively correlated with the buckling load and nonlinear load under axial compression and positively correlated with the transverse displacement and axial displacements induced by axial compression. The research results provide a good reference for improving the design and application of glue-laminated cornstalk scrimber.

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Danielli, Dianessa, Marina Rates Pires, Elesandra da Silva Araujo, Mário Sérgio Lorenço, and Fábio Akira Mori. "Application of Myrcia splendens tannins in the composition of urea-formaldehyde adhesive for sustainable wood bonding." Research, Society and Development 10, no. 12 (September 24, 2021): e370101220543. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i12.20543.

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Tannins from Myrcia splendens from the Amazon rainforest were used for the first time in the formulation of a urea-tannin-formaldehyde (UTF) resin. The objective was to evaluate the effect of different tannin proportions on the glue line performance in Pinus sp. woods, glued with UTF adhesive. The tannins were extracted in a water bath, using 1500 mL of water and 100g of dry bark (liquor/bark 15:1), with addition of 3% Na2SO3, at a temperature of 70 °C for three hours. The adhesives formulations were based on the gradual replacement of mass of the urea-formaldehyde (UF) adhesive by tannin powder, totalizing four compositions and one control treatment. UTF adhesives were evaluated for their physicochemical properties, shear bond strength (wet and dry) and wood failure. The addition of M. splendens tannins to the urea formaldehyde adhesive promoted an increase in glue line strength. The proportion of 5.0% of tannins proved to be ideal in the formulation of the UTF adhesive, considering all the parameters evaluated. Thus, this study proves the potential use of Amazonian tannins from Myrcia splendens in the partial composition of more sustainable UTF adhesives.

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POTTEIGER, C. "Intrabiliary application of fibrin glue: a novel approach." American Journal of Gastroenterology 98, no. 9 (September 2003): S151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9270(03)01214-0.

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Konoplin, Alexander, Natalia Baurova, and Sergei Abrakov. "Application of glue machinery repairs in Arctic conditions." MATEC Web of Conferences 224 (2018): 02004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201822402004.

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In this article the possibility of repairing machines in subzerosubzero temperatures is evaluated. Standards for determination of polymer materials frost resistance and technical requirements for glues used for repairing in Arctic conditions are reviewed. The possibilities of performing separate technological transitions and operations during repair in conditions of exposure to temperatures are considered. The necessity of technology adjustment and special attention to the inter-operational quality control during repair work in the Arctic is shown.

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Stuart, J. D., John G. Kenney, John Lettieri, William Spotnitz, and Joseph Baker. "Application of Single-Donor Fibrin Glue to Burns." Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 9, no. 6 (November 1988): 619–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00004630-198811000-00010.

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Saltz, Renato, Alan Dimick, Curtis Harris, James C. Grotting, Jorge Psillakis, and Luis O. Vasconez. "Application of Autologous Fibrin Glue in Burn Wounds." Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 10, no. 6 (November 1989): 504–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00004630-198911000-00008.

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Sun, Tong, Shengnan Liu, and Guang Sun. "Application of Histoacryl Tissue Glue in Breast Surgery." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 562 (August 8, 2019): 012144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/562/1/012144.

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Potteiger, Chad E., Zahid Rashid, Robert E. Smith, Michael J. Komar, and Patricia Seneka. "INTRABILIARY APPLICATION OF FIBRIN GLUE: A NOVEL APPROACH." American Journal of Gastroenterology 98 (September 2003): S151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.08181.x.

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Kin, Hajime, Takayuki Nakajima, and Hitoshi Okabayashi. "Experimental study on effective application of fibrin glue." General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 60, no. 3 (March 2012): 140–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11748-011-0864-3.

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Stanojkovic, Zoran, Goran Stanojevic, Miroslav Stojanovic, Dragan Milic, and Sasa Zivic. "Determination of fibrin glue with antibiotics on collagen production in colon anastomosis." Vojnosanitetski pregled 65, no. 9 (2008): 681–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/vsp0809681s.

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Background/Aim. Fibrin glue is used as a matrix for local application of antibiotics. The aim of this study was to determine whether application of fibrin glue in combination with antibiotics can strengthen collagen production, prevent dehiscence of colon anastomoses due to infection, and reduce frequency of mortality and morbidity comparing to the control group and the group with fibrin glue application. Methods. The adult male Wistar rats divided into three groups were used in the experiment. The group 1 was the control one (after partial colon resection, colonic anastomoses performed were not treated), while to the group 2 and the group 3 were applied fibrin glue and fibrin glue with antibiotics (clindamycin and ceftriaxon) on the site of anastomoses, respectively. Quality of colonic anastomoses were estimated by means of determination of collagen (L-hydroxyproline) amount in the collon wall with anastomoses and histological analysis of this colon segment using light and electronic microscope on the days 5, 7 and 13 postoperatively. Results. The highest morbidity rate was registered in the group 1 (30%), then in the group 2 (13.3%) and the lowest one in the group 3 (3.33%; p < 0,05 vs group 1). Mortality rate was significantly higher in the group 1 than in the group 3 (20% and 0%, respectively; p < 0,05). In the postoperative course, the highest concentrations of collagen in the colon wall on the site of anastomoses, which was confirmed by both light and electronic microscopy, were found in the group 3. Conclusion. The application of fibrin glue with antibiotics on colon anastomoses reduces the number of dehiscence, provides good mechanical protection and shorten the time of anastomoses healing.

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Enns, C. J., S. Dhalla, and M. Corcoran. "A182 LAST RESORT – RESOLVING REFRACTORY UPPER GI BLEEDS WITH ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATION OF FIBRIN GLUE." Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 3, Supplement_1 (February 2020): 50–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jcag/gwz047.181.

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Abstract Background Endoscopic assessment of gastric bleeding is essential for timely investigation and evaluation in attempting to resolve bleeds. Increasingly, endotherapy is used to stop bleeds to prevent the patient from progressing to surgery. The tools available for the endoscopist can be broadly broke into injection sclerotherapy, mechanical tamponade, thermal methods and Hemospray©. Each method has their own inherent advantages and disadvantages with indications for use. Aims Unfortunately, patients fail despite standard endotherapy and would then be subjected to surgical procedures. Fibrin glue injection has been selectively described in case reports to resolve recalcitrant bleeds. We have reviewed endotherapy cases by one surgeon where fibrin glue was used to resolve recalcitrant upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a variety of clinical presentations. The goal was to show that endotherapy application of fibrin glue can be used to resolve challenging GI bleeds. Methods A retrospective review was made from one surgeon records of endoscopic bleed resolution with fibrin glue from 2010 to 2018. Indications for the procedure were gastric bleeds in hospital, emergency department, or undergoing endoscopic procedures that resulted in a heavy bleed. Patients were categorized as high risk using the Rockall score and those with known ulcers ertr graded as Forest Ia. The patients were of a variety of ages, sex, and had differing co-morbid medical conditions. The fibrin product used was Tisseel which is a two-component fibrin sealant and was deployed using a standard endoscopic Injection sclerotherapy needle. Results In all but one of the patients, hemostasis had been reached by delivering fibrin glue by endoscopy. The patient that failed treatment had multiple co-morbidities and the bleeding source was a gastric bed of venous malformations. Patients were followed up with next day scoping to confirm bleed hemostasis. No adverse reactions were noted. Conclusions Studies have shown in the past that fibrin glue has worked in achieving hemostasis and had a lower rate of re-bleeding. There are several advantages to using the biological process of the clotting system. The fibrin mat will stay localized and not spread into the lesion. Fibrin injection also creates the natural meshwork of normal biological healing. This naturally compress the mat meshwork along the wound and promote hemostasis. Fibrin glue can also be re-applied in the case of a site re-bleed. Treating endoscopically can beneficial in that patients may not need to progress to the risks and recovery times of surgery. Utilizing the biological process of the body allows for natural repair and degradation of the clot. The procedure is well tolerated and had showed no side effects in this review. Our findings support the use of fibrin glue injection endotherapy as a last resort before surgical intervention. Funding Agencies None

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B. B., Ananda, Vikram J., Ramesh B. S., and Hosni Mubarak Khan. "A comparative study between conventional skin sutures, staples adhesive skin glue for surgical skin closure." International Surgery Journal 6, no. 3 (February 25, 2019): 775. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20190489.

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Background: The signature of a surgeon is ‘scar’. Skin closure technique should be technically easy, acceptable, speedy and economical. Sutures and staples remain the mainstay of techniques. However, the use of GLUE is increasing in clinical practice. Authors compared all the three techniques in terms of time efficacy, post-operative pain, wound complications, cosmesis and cost-effectiveness.Methods: A 2-year prospective randomized controlled study was conducted on 90 healthy patients comparing tissue glue, staplers and sutures in primary wound closures following elective surgeries in the Department of General Surgery at BRAMC (October 2015 to October 2017).Results: The patients in the three groups were analyzed using chi-square, ANOVA, Fisher Exact test, and results were formulated. Staples consumed less time for application with a mean of 53.3 seconds when compared to glue (103.97 seconds) and sutures (294.97 seconds). Glue gave best results in terms of less post-operative pain. Mean VAS score calculated at 12,24,48,72 hrs was 63.13,42.10,16.94,7.27 and at 7 days was 4.73. The wound ASEPSIS score calculated on 3rd, 5th, and 7th day. Cosmesis score on 7th day, 1st month and 5th month was calculated using modified hollander and VAS cosmesis scale. Mean score with glue was 5.83,88.90 and 96.13 respectively. Cost of material including length of hospital stay for glue was also effective with 3.47 days on an average. All the above proved statistical significance.Conclusions: Staples application is faster, consumes less significant time than glue and sutures. Skin glue gives the best results in terms of less post-operative pain, wound asepsis, better cosmesis and cost-effectiveness. The concept of tissue glue is a safe, attractive, and effective alternate over other conventional methods of wound closures following elective surgeries.

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Vaiman, Michael, Ephraim Eviatar, and Samuel Segal. "Effectiveness of second-generation fibrin glue in endonasal operations." Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 126, no. 4 (April 2002): 388–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1067/mhn.2002.123345.

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We evaluated the efficacy and safety of the Quixil fibrin sealant after its application to endonasal operative sites. A total of 153 patients underwent nasal surgery. The rate of hemorrhagic complications was compared in the group with nasal packing and in the group in whom fibrin glue was used to stop postoperative bleeding. Our results indicate that the application of Quixil fibrin glue to the operative sites in various endonasal operations provides effective hemostasis and sealing. This fibrin glue is a more effective hemostatic agent than foam nasal packing and provides no complications, as can occur with packing. Patients with hypertension have no greater risk for postoperative bleeding if Quixil is used.

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Bankova, Vassya, Milena Popova, and Boryana Trusheva. "New emerging fields of application of propolis." Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 35, no. 1 (April 18, 2016): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.20450/mjcce.2016.864.

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Propolis (bee glue) is a sticky resinous material applied by honey bees Apis mellifera L. as a building material in their hives and as a defensive substance against infections. Propolis has been used as a remedy in traditional medicine systems all over the world, mainly to treat wounds and burns, sore throat, stomach ulcer, etc. Modern science has confirmed the antimicrobial and antiviral action of propolis, and has discovered numerous other beneficial pharmacological properties of bee glue: immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, antiobesity, antitumor, and many others. For this reason, significant number of products containing propolis have been developed and commercialised: medical devices, over-the-counter preparations, health foods and beverages, cosmetics. This review is not dealing with propolis applications in improvement and protection of human health. Instead, it is focused on some new and promising areas of propolis use and innovative propolis containing products, emerging in the last few years: improving growth performance of livestock, food preservation, food packaging, textile materials for biomedical application, etc.

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Ridgway, DM, F. Mahmood, L. Moore, D. Bramley, and PJ Moore. "A Blinded, Randomised, Controlled Trial of Stapled Versus Tissue Glue Closure of Neck Surgery Incisions." Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England 89, no. 3 (April 2007): 242–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/003588407x179062.

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INTRODUCTION Cosmetic acceptability of scar and neck mobility are important outcomes after collar line incision for neck surgery. This randomised, controlled trial compares these parameters in closures using tissue glue (Dermabond™, Ethicon, UK) and skin staples. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients requiring a collar line incision were randomised to receiving tissue glue or staples for skin closure. Time for closure to be completed was recorded. Mobility of the neck was assessed using a visual analogue scale at 48 h and 1 week after surgery. At 6 weeks, cosmetic appearance was assessed using a linear 1–10 visual analogue scale by the patient, surgeon and an independent blinded assessor. Results were compared using appropriate statistical tests. RESULTS Glued (n = 14) and stapled (n = 15) closures were performed for hemithyroidectomy (n = 8 versus 6), sub-total thyroidectomy (n = 2 versus 4), total thyroidectomy (n = 1 versus 4) and parathyroidectomy (n = 3 versus 1). Closure with tissue glue took significantly longer than with staples (mean, 95 versus 28 s; P < 0.001). Neck mobility scores were comparable at 48 h and 1 week (mean, 4.8 versus 4.4; P = 0.552: and 2.7 versus 2.6; P = 0.886). Cosmetic appearance at 6 weeks was comparable when patient (mean, 1.7 versus 1.8; P = 0.898), surgeon (mean, 2.6 versus 2.3; P = 0.633) and independent assessment (mean, 1.4 versus 1.9; P = 0.365) was performed. CONCLUSIONS The use of glued skin closure may increase the duration of surgery but acceptable neck mobility and wound cosmesis can be achieved by the more rapid application of stapled skin closure in cervicotomy incisions.

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Yazawa, Masaki, Hisao Ogata, Tatsuo Nakajima, Taisuke Mori, Naohide Watanabe, and Makoto Handa. "Basic Studies on the Clinical Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma." Cell Transplantation 12, no. 5 (July 2003): 509–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.3727/000000003108747073.

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Platelets, which contain many growth factors such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), are being used in clinical applications as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Only a few studies, however, have been conducted on the growth factors present in PRP and on the clinical applications using the drug delivery system (DDS). For the purpose of clinical application, we first modified the PRP preparation method and assessed the amounts of growth factors contained in the human platelet concentrates. Furthermore, we assessed fibrin glue as a DDS of platelet concentrates. Platelet precipitations were made by twice centrifuging human whole blood. The precipitated platelet was resuspended to yield the platelet concentrates. The growth factor concentrations were measured. Fibrin glue sheets containing this platelet concentrate were implanted in rabbit pinna and samples were obtained for immunostaining (anti-PDGF antibody) to assess the use of PRP over time using the fibrin glue as the DDS. The mean concentration of growth factors present in the platelet concentrates was three times or greater than that of conventional PRP. Furthermore, the results indicated that when the platelet concentrate was used with fibrin glue as a carrier, the contents were released over a period of about 1 week. This raises the possibility that this system may be useful in clinical applications.

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Zhang, Shi Cheng, Li Jun Wang, and Jiu Yin Pang. "Research Progress of Mini-Emulsion in the Wood Industry." Advanced Materials Research 393-395 (November 2011): 280–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.393-395.280.

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This paper reviews the mini emulsion in the timber industry and development. Introduction of the small foreign Emulsion Synthesis and Application of the latest developments. Mini emulsion adhesive is a rapid development over the past decade and has practical use of new adhesives, with no formaldehyde pollution, water resistance and anti-aging performance, the application of mini emulsion polymerization of a wide range of performance. Discusses the mini prospects for the development of emulsion adhesive. With the development and application of wood-based panel industry continues to expand the range of wood products of a higher water resistance and durability requirements, adhesive application market more widely, the variety is also increasing. Between dissimilar materials, composite wood and the growing need for the traditional timber industry with plastic, urea formaldehyde(UF),phenol formaldehyde(PF),melamine formaldehyde(MF)plastic(the Department of formaldehyde glue) can not fully meet, in which The largest amount of formaldehyde, urea-formaldehyde glue pollution problems caused by people even more widespread concern, it is necessary to vigorously develop new wood adhesive for industrial use. Emulsion is a rapid development over the past decade and have been utility of the new adhesive, with no formaldehyde pollution, water resistance and excellent aging resistance, and adaptability to be glued materials, etc., widely used in wood glue and secondary processing Therefore, great attention by the timber industry, competing for exploitation. Diameter of dispersed droplets in the emulsion 50 ~ 500nm, between macro and micro emulsion between emulsion, known as fine emulsion. Miniemulsion system, in the sub-micron particle size, larger than monomer swollen micelles (diameter of about 40 ~ 50nm), less than the monomer droplets (diameter of about 1000nm), a wide size distribution. Miniemulsion polymerization can not be compared with the advantages of conventional[1], Therefore, polymer and materials science has become a hot research field, in the preparation of the special structure of polymers (such as the core - shell particles, polymer nanoparticles, polymer interpenetrating network structure, etc.) and stable polymer dispersions have Very broad application prospects.

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Shivashanka, Santhosh Chikkanayakanahalli, Aruna Nayaka Nagaraja Nayaka, Mallikarjuna Manangi, Seshagiri Rao, and Srinivas Nanjangud Masanashetty. "Efficacy of cyanoacrylate glue in anal fistulas." International Surgery Journal 6, no. 4 (March 26, 2019): 1352. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20191276.

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Background: Fistula in ano is a common problem. Surgical techniques such as fistulectomy, fistulotomy were associated with complications like excessive bleeding, infection, recurrence etc. The employment of cyano acrylate glue is one of the newer promising techniques. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cyanoacrylate glue in the treatment of anal fistulas.Methods: Study was conducted on patients with fistula-in-ano admitted to various surgical units in hospitals attached to Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute from November 2016 to May 2018. A total of 30 patients fulfilling the criteria were included in the study. Under spinal anesthesia, patients were posted for the procedure. Post operatively the patients were examined every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, and then once every 3 months. If the fistula failed to heal with primary treatment at a 4-week interval, a second glue treatment was performed. Post-treatment the success of the procedure was assessed by the incidence of infection and recurrence.Results: Twenty two patients got healed with primary application with stoppage of any discharge from the fistulous track. Two patients required one more application, and one patient required fistulotomy. One patient developed complex fistulas and had to be treated with colostomy and fistulectomy. 4 patients developed purulent discharge after application of glue and were treated with IV antibiotics and healed completely.Conclusions: Cyanoacrylate glue can be offered as a sphincter sparing alternative to fistulectomy in patients with anal fistulas.

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Furukawa, Hideki, Toshitaka Nakamura, Toshikazu Tsuruno, Satoshi Masuda, and Hisahiro Sakamoto. "Clinical Application of Autologous Cryoprecipitate Glue for Orthopedic Surgery." Orthopedics & Traumatology 40, no. 2 (1991): 567–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.5035/nishiseisai.40.567.

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Suzuki, Masanori, Tetsuyuki Uchiyama, Masaya Oikawa, Shinichi Takemura, and Seiki Matsuno. "Clinical Application of GRF Glue Adhesive in Liver Surgery." Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery 33, no. 1 (2000): 18–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.5833/jjgs.33.18.

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Boyd, W. D., R. G. Masters, J. A. Robblee, and W. J. Keon. "Application of Fibrin Glue for Reduction of Perioperative Hemorrhage." Annals of Thoracic Surgery 46, no. 2 (August 1988): 254. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(10)65914-0.

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Spotnitz, William D., M. Susan Dalton, Joseph W. Baker, and Stanton P. Nolan. "Application of Fibrin Glue for Reduction of Perioperative Hemorrhage." Annals of Thoracic Surgery 46, no. 2 (August 1988): 254. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(10)65915-2.

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Sirpa, Aaltomaa, and Ala-Opas Martti. "Results of Fibrin Glue Application Therapy in Testicular Hydrocele." European Urology 33, no. 5 (1998): 497–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000019641.

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Neuman, Abraham Rami, Abraham Weinberg, Patric Benmeir, Arieh Eldad, and Menachem Ron Wexler. "SPRAY APPLICATION OF FIBRIN GLUE BY A SIMPLE DEVICE." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 88, no. 5 (November 1991): 922. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00006534-199111000-00057.

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Singh, Shalendra, Surya Kumar Dube, Bhagya Ranjan Jena, and Mihir Prakash Pandia. "Pulmonary Embolism following Fibrin Glue Application. Can It Be?" Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care 05, no. 02 (May 18, 2018): 125–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1654753.

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Vrabec, Michael P. "Application of Minute Amounts of Glue to the Cornea." Archives of Ophthalmology 107, no. 1 (January 1, 1989): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1989.01070010017003.

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Puchkov, A. F., N. A. Tret’yakova, S. Ya Khodakova, and I. I. Abol’skaya. "The experience of application of isocyanates in glue compositions." Polymer Science Series D 9, no. 3 (July 2016): 267–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s1995421216030205.

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BASTIDE, R., and P. PALANQUE. "A Visual and Formal Glue between Application and Interaction." Journal of Visual Languages & Computing 10, no. 5 (October 1999): 481–507. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jvlc.1999.0127.

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Thompson, Dennis F., Nancy A. Letassy, and G. Dail Thompson. "Fibrin Glue: A Review of its Preparation, Efficacy, and Adverse Effects as a Topical Hemostat." Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy 22, no. 12 (December 1988): 946–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/106002808802201203.

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Fibrin glue is composed of two separate solutions of fibrinogen and thrombin. When mixed together, these agents mimic the last stages of the clotting cascade to form a fibrin clot. Fibrin glue is available in Europe but is not commercially available in the U.S.; therefore, investigators have extemporaneously compounded their own fibrin glue. Fibrinogen can be obtained from pooled, single-donor, and autologous blood donors and is usually isolated by the process of cryoprecipitation. The thrombin component is generally derived from commercial bovine sources. Some investigators have added calcium chloride and/or antifibrinolytics (i.e., aminocaproic acid, aprotinin) to their preparations. Fibrin glue can be applied using a double-barrel syringe or by spray application. Although fibrin glue has been used in a variety of surgical procedures, it has been especially useful in heparinized patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures requiring extracorporeal circulation, as it does not require an intact hemostatic system to be effective. Fibrin glue also has been evaluated in presealing woven or knitted Dacron vascular grafts. The major drawback to its use is the risk of transmitted serological disease from pooled and single-donor blood donors. The safest preparations use the patient's own blood to prepare fibrin glue. Overall, fibrin glue is a useful adjunct to other methods to control bleeding in selected surgical patients.

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Neydorf, R., A. Gaiduk, N. Kudinov, and V. Dolgov. "Application of quasilinear and CGA models for designing significantly nonlinear control systems." E3S Web of Conferences 224 (2020): 01015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202022401015.

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To create control systems, mathematical models of objects are required, which often have to be obtained experimentally. In this case, the numerical data of experiments on the identification of essentially nonlinear objects can be satisfactorily approximated only in certain areas, which leads to fragmentary models that are not analytical. In these cases, when only fragmentary models are adequate, it is proposed to apply the new Cut-Glue approximation method, which allows obtaining a model with analytical properties. The proposed approach to the unification of the Cut-Glue approximation method is demonstrated by solving the problem of synthesizing a nonlinear airship altitude control system and studying it.

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Frolov, Sergey A., Alexandr M. Kuzminov, Dmitry V. Vyshegorodtsev, Vyacheslav Yu Korolik, Sharof T. Minbaev, Ilya S. Bogormistrov, and Evgeny V. Kim. "Application of Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Rectal Fistula." Russian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Coloproctology 29, no. 1 (March 31, 2019): 31–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.22416/1382-4376-2019-29-1-31-35.

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Aim:to summarize the literature data on the treatment of rectal fistula using fibrin glue.Key findings:The prevalence of rectal fistula is about 9 cases per 100,000 population. Patients with rectal fistulas are frequently represented by the able-bodied middle-aged population group. The disease is extremely rarely observed in children and elderly people. Thus, this problem has a socially significant character. Fistula elimination is possible only by surgery, which is accompanied by the risk of fistula recurrence and the development of postoperative incontinence. In this regard, low-invasive techniques for the treatment of rectal fistulas, such as the use of fibrin glue, are being actively investigated.Conclusion:The use of fibrin glue as a sphincter-preserving technique eliminates the development of postoperative anal failure, while new technologies and materials aim to reduce the risk of the disease recurrence.

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Zhang, Lei, Yong Chen, and Hong Ji. "The Application of a New Composite Elastomer Material in Rubber Tracks." Advanced Materials Research 881-883 (January 2014): 837–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.881-883.837.

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A new composite elastomer material has been tested, in which natural rubber (NR) and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) are used as major components, and the high wear resistance carbon black and activity kaolin are introduced as ingredients. This material has been found to be able to enhance the property of grounding part glue and pattern side grounding glue in elastomeric parts. Test show that adding N330 carbon black into NR/SBR systems can significantly improve the strength and wear resistance of the composites. The use of activity kaolin not only improves the blend strength, but also reduce the manufacturing cost. The semi efficient curing system can be adopted by NR/SBR blends to increase the rubber materials property of anti-fatigue and aging resistance.

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Timoshenkova, A. V., M. V. Kuzmin, and E. S. Katanov. "ASSESSMENT OF BILIOSTATIC PROPERTIES OF MODERN TOPIC HEMOSTATIC MEANS USED IN HEPATIC SURGERY." Perm Medical Journal 35, no. 1 (February 15, 2018): 102–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/pmj351102-107.

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Aim. To assess the biliostatic properties of modern topic hemostatic means and the developed glue composition for medical purpose, used in hepatic surgery in experiment. Materials and methods. The studies, aimed at assessment of the properties of local hemostatic means, were carried out on Wistar rats weighing 178 ± 10 g. The device for determination of leak proofness of hepatic stump with hydropression technique was used. Comparative estimation of elasticity and adhesive strength of hemostatic means, using tension testing machine “REM-10”, was fulfilled. Original polyurethane glue for medical purposes was developed and studied. Results. The glue compositions “Bioglue”, hemostatic sponge “Tachocomb” and original polyurethane composition for medical purposes with adhesive strength > 600 Pa (mm H2O) ( p < 0.05) possess the best adhesive properties. It was established on the basis of experimental data that the glue composition “Bioglue” and polyurethane glue composition have a high adhesive strength, elasticity and resistance to hydropression. Conclusions. 1. Glue compositions possess higher adhesion and endure higher level of pressure as compared with sponges and plates. Original polyurethane composition has maximum adhesive strength, elasticity and hydropression resistance. 2. After application of original polyurethane glue composition on resected liver (in experiment), it is completely lysed in 30-35 days.

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Tasdemir, Cemal, Emine T. Samdanci, Muhammet G. Turtay, Cemal Firat, Hakan Oguzturk, and Hulya Ozdemir. "Histopathological effects of fibrin glue on penile fracture in a rat model." Clinical & Investigative Medicine 34, no. 6 (December 1, 2011): 336. http://dx.doi.org/10.25011/cim.v34i6.15893.

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Purpose: To evaluate both histopathological effects and potential clinical application of fibrin glue on the penile cavernosal tissue. Methods: Experimental penile fracture was formed by incising from the proximal dorsal side of the penis in 32 Wistar Albino rats. The rats were randomly assigned to four main groups of eight animals each. In the control group, the incision was not repaired and it was left to secondary healing. In the primary repair group, the incision was primarily repaired. In the fibrin glue group, glue was applied only to the incision. In the final group, fibrin glue was applied to the incision following primary repair. Three weeks later, penectomy tissue was examined histopathologically. Results: When the control group was compared with primary repair+fibrin glue group, the differences in cavernous tissue healing with fibrosis and inflammation were statistically significant (p = 0.04 and 0.01, respectively). The primary repair+fibrin glue group, showed the best cavernous healing with fibrosis observed in only one rat. . There was no significant difference between the control group and the other groups according to cavernous tissue healing with fibrosis and inflammation (p = 0.11 and 0.12). Hyperemia was observed in the all groups of rats. Conclusions: Fibrin glue can be used in cavernoseal surgeries due to its adhesive and potentially anti-inflammatory features.

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