Cyanoacrylates (CAs), first produced in 1949 [1], are liquids that polymerize in the presence
of moisture to form adhesives, glues, and films. The surgical use of these compounds was …

Background The use of glue as a mesh fixator in open Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair
(IHR) has gained popularity to reduce recurrence and postoperative complications. This …

Inspired by the adhesion behavior of scallops, we grafted dopamine hydrochloride onto
hyaluronic acid to prepare hydrogels with horseradish peroxidase and H 2 O 2 as triggers …

BACKGROUND: We compared the effectiveness of n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) and
traditional suture for patch fixation in Lichtenstein tension-free herniorrhaphy for inguinal …

Solvent recovery is a big challenge for industrial-level production of ultrathin fibers by
solution electrospinning because more than 70 wt% of the precursor solution is volatilizable …

Introduction Presacral venous bleeding is an uncommon but potentially life threatening
complication of rectal surgery. During the posterior rectal dissection, it is recommended to …

INTRODUCTION: Although massive presacral bleeding during rectal mobilization is
uncommon, it can rapidly destabilize a patient. Traditional attempts at control include …

Presacral venous hemorrhage is a severe complication in low rectal surgery. This
complication was encountered in 5 of 165 patients (3 percent) who underwent a presacral …

Whether practicing in a small rural hospital or a large tertiary referral center, colorectal
surgeons will encounter a variety of postoperative complications. The ability to minimize …

AIM: To investigate control of two different types of massive presacral bleeding according to
the anatomy of the presacral venous system. METHODS: A retrospective review was …