Ability of the ankaferd blood stopper® to prevent parenchymal bleeding in an experimental hepatic trauma model
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, cilt.3, sa.3, ss.186-191, 2010 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 3 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.186-191
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Bleeding, parenchyma, hepatic, trauma, elective, surgery, Ankaferd Blood Stopper
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Hepatic parenchymal bleeding (HPB) is a major problem following both trauma and elective hepatic procedures. The present study investigated the effect of the Ankaferd Blood Stopper® (ABS) on HPB. Method(s): A total of 20 rats were used. After creating a laceration model in the left lateral hepatic lobe, the area was compressed for 3 minutes with the ABS in the rats in group 1 (n=10) and with 0.9% NaCl-soaked gauze in the rats in group 2 (n=10). Results: The mean change in haematocrit levels between baseline and the 24 hour values in group 1 was lower than group 2 (p=0.045). The mean perioperative bleeding in group 1 was lower than group 2 (p=0.003). The histopathologic evaluation revealed that there were no differences between the groups with respect to areas of necrosis (p=0.107) or inflammation (p=0.135). Conclusion: Although the ABS does not stop HPB completely, it ensures a statistically significant reduction in HPB.