Endoscopic sealing of a pancreatic fistula using ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate

Endoscopic closure of a rectovaginal fistula combining N-2-butyl-cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl) and Resolution clips.

communications between the anterior wall of the rectum and the posterior vaginal wall. The incidence of RVFs is relatively low; most of them are related to obstetric injury [1]. Patients complain of uncontrollable passage of gas or feces from the vagina. RVFs may be managed both medically and surgically. Endoscopic approaches with endoclip closure of gastrointestinal fistula and injection of ti...

Endoscopic examination for pancreatic fistula.

We have conducted endoscopic examination in 5 cases of postoperative pancreatic fistula, and discuss its clinical significance. The examination provided not only an observation of the fistula but also opportunity to irrigate the fistula for removal of foreign substances. The biopsy permitted histological examination for necrotic substances and the fistulous wall. Endoscopy made it easy to intro...

Azygoesophageal fistula successfully treated with endoscopic injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate.

Comparison of silk sutures and 2–ethyl–cyanoacrylate on wound closure following surgical crown lengthening using apically positioned flap surgery

Comparison of silk sutures and 2–ethyl–cyanoacrylate on wound closure following surgical crown lengthening using apically positioned flap surgery Dr. A. Moghareh Abed* - Dr. M. E'tesampoor*** Assistant Professor of Periodontics Dept., Faculty of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. ** Dentist. Background and Aim: The use of cyanoacrylate tissue glue as an alternative to silk sutur...

Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in partial lobectomy in rats.

OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate adhesive in repairing the lung parenchyma after partial lobectomy in rats, in terms of hemostasis/aerostasis, scarring, and surgical time. METHODS The study involved 30 Wistar rats, randomly divided into five groups (one control group and four study groups). In the study groups, the lung parenchyma was repaired with either cyanoacry...