| Intraspinal oxidised cellulose (Surgicel) causing delayed paraplegia after thoracotomy--a report of three cases. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11995773 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Oxidised regenerated cellulose (Surgicel) is a commonly used haemostatic agent in neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and orthopaedics. We present three cases of paraplegia after thoracic surgery during which oxidised cellulose had been used during thoracotomy for haemorrhage control, and was later found to have passed through the intervertebral foramen causing spinal cord compression. In all intraspinal and perispinal procedures, the over-liberal use of Surgicel should be avoided, and attempts made to remove all excess Surgicel once adequate haemostasis is obtained. |
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Authors:
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A R Brodbelt; J B Miles; P M Foy; J C Broome |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Volume: 84 ISSN: 0035-8843 ISO Abbreviation: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Publication Date: 2002 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-05-08 Completed Date: 2002-05-31 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7506860 Medline TA: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 97-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK. abrodbelt@doctors.org.uk |
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Adult Cellulose, Oxidized / adverse effects* Female Hemorrhage / prevention & control Hemostasis, Surgical / adverse effects Humans Infant Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods Male Middle Aged Paraplegia / chemically induced* Postoperative Complications / chemically induced* Spinal Cord Compression / chemically induced* Thoracotomy / adverse effects* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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82347-53-3/Surgicel; 9032-53-5/Cellulose, Oxidized |
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