To describe the use of tissue glue to close scleral and conjunctival wounds, and to compare the clinical outcomes using tissue glue and vicryl suture for closing these areas in conventional 20-gauge ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fibrin tissue adhesive is an alternative to sutures that provides rapid recovery and patient comfort, according ...

As open surgery procedures have gradually been replaced by minimally invasive and image-guided procedures, tissue adhesives are taking the place of sutures and surgical staples. These have countless ...

Mussels can be a mouthwatering meal, but the chemistry that lets mussels stick to underwater surfaces may also provide a highly adhesive wound closure and more effective healing from surgery. Mussels ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Corneal incisions of up to 5 mm were sealed better with a hydrogel tissue adhesive than with suturing, according ...

While sutures and staples have been used for decades to close wounds or surgical incisions, each has their own drawbacks. Suturing can be time-consuming and can lead to extended and costly procedures.

Inspired by slug slime, scientists have developed a flexible adhesive that sticks to wet surfaces. This stretchy glue can be attached to a beating, bleeding heart and could someday replace stitches in ...

The biggest concern for patients undergoing skin grafting are scarring post-surgery and the regeneration of transplanted skin. The depth of scarring after suturing varies depending on the skill of the ...

Tissue adhesive: how to avoid sticky situations Topical lidocaine with epinephrine, working in teams, and avoiding lid margins can help you glue like a pro. There are three things I love in life: my ...

Absorbable sutures for children eliminate the need for removal. Absorbable sutures take the guesswork out of when to remove sutures while saving the patient time and money. Have you ever tried to ...