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01-09-2013 | Research Paper

Cyanoacrylate: A Handy Tissue Glue in Maxillofacial Surgery: Our Experience in Alexandria, Egypt

Authors: Ahmed Habib, Ahmed Mehanna, Ahmed Medra

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 3/2013

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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Title: Cyanoacrylate: A Handy Tissue Glue in Maxillofacial Surgery: Our Experience in Alexandria, Egypt
Authors: Ahmed Habib
Ahmed Mehanna
Ahmed Medra
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-012-0433-z

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