Application of fibrin glue to burns. Its haemostatic and skin transplant fixation effects in the excised wound.

Abstract Fibrin glue was clinically applied to the excised wound in 10 extensively burned patients, and its haemostatic and fixation effects on the isolated skin transplants were investigated. The following advantages resulted from the application of the fibrin glue: 1. 1. The haemostatic procedures and fixation of the isolated skin transplants were simplified. 2. 2. The quick and efficient haemostatic procedures considerably reduced the blood transfusion volume during and after the surgical procedures, by achieving a notable reduction in blood loss. 3. 3. Based on the above merits, the operation time was reduced and, eventually, the surgical stress might be alleviated. Satisfactory haemostatic effects were attained particularly in the limbs without supplemental haemostatic aids, leading us to conclude that the application of fibrin glue to the excised wound in burns is very useful.