Control of bone bleeding at the sternum and iliac crest donor sites using a collagen-based composite combined with autologous plasma: results of a randomized controlled trial.
- Abstract:
- In a randomized controlled trial, hemostatic effectiveness of a collagen-based composite (experimental group) was compared with standard hemostatic methods (ie, electrocautery and collagen sponge) (control group) at two bone sites. Hemostatic success, time to "controlled bleeding," and time to "complete hemostasis" were determined at the sternal edge following median sternotomy (n=64) and at the iliac crest following bone graft harvest (n=19). Almost twice the percentage of sternal edge patients (83% versus 44%, P=.002) and nearly three times the percentage of iliac crest patients (83% versus 29%, P
- Authors:
- R Sherman, WC Chapman, G Hannon, JE Block
- Journal:
- Orthopedics
- Citation info:
- 24(2):137-141
- Publication date:
- 1st Feb 2001
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