Authors: Ahmed Habib Ahmed Mehanna Ahmed Medra
Publish Date: 2012/09/15
Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 243-247
Abstract
Cyanoacrylate tissue glue has been widely used in different surgical applications It is easy to apply and can save considerable time and effort Reports including series of oral and maxillofacial cases are yet to be well documented We report our experience using cyanoacrylate tissue glue in the head and neck region in 165 patients We have used it for indications including orbital floor graft fixation cleft lip and palate repair oral dressing skin graft fixation nasal splinting immobilisation of traumatised teeth management of chyle leak during neck dissection and wound closure We have not had any complications from using cyanoacrylate It is found to be safe and effective in different indications it is used for without undue hazards The role of cyanoacrylate in oral and maxillofacial surgery needs further research
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