Gelfoam


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Gelfoam

 [jel´fōm]
trademark for preparations of absorbable gelatin sponge, used as a local hemostatic.
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Then few pieces of gelfoam were put in middle ear to create bed for perichondrial graft.
Tympanoplasty Type-I using tragal perichondrium graft: Our experience
Semi-solid (polyvinyl alcohol [PVA], Gelfoam slurry, Embozenes) and liquid (glue) embolic agents were injected through the coaxial needle after withdrawing the stylet.
The interaction between irreversible electroporation therapy (IRE) and embolization material using a validated vegetal model: an experimental study
To date, there have been many debates concerning the best material used for embolization; however, there is a general consensus on the superiority of temporary materials (11, 12), such as autologous blood clots, gelfoam, or sponge, with a minimal risk concerning complications, but unfortunately recurrences may be encountered.
Successful Management of Post-traumatic High-Flow Priapism by Super-Selective Coil Embolization: A Case Report
Type 1 tympanoplasty was done by Wilde's Post Aural approach using Temporalis fascia as graft material placed by Underlay technique after proper clearance of disease from middle ear with anterior support of Graft by Gelfoam. Wide cortical mastoidectomy was done and Ventilation was established in all the cases by clearing granulations/disease in attic/aditus/ antrum if any.
A NOVEL TECHNIQUE TO SALVAGE FAILING TYMPANOPLASTY--A PROSPECTIVE INTERVENTIONAL TRIAL
Topical administration of a saline-soaked gelfoam over the site of neurorrhaphy+intraperitoneal saline
Effects of Melatonin and Dexamethasone on Facial Nerve Neurorrhaphy
Since then, the administration of various kinds of drugs and materials such as autologous fat grafts, Adcon-L, polytetrafluoroethylene membrane, Gelfoam, and fibrinolytic agents have been administered desperately to the surgical field to act as a barrier or reduce the epidural fibrosis formation around the dura matter and nerve roots.
Effect of topical rifamycin application on epidural fibrosis in rats
Oral intubation preparations dislodged the blood clots leading to hemorrhage from anterior extraction site which had to be sutured after hemostatic agent (Gelfoam, Pfizer, USA) was packed into the sockets before the intubation.
Dental Treatment of Two Children with Niemann Pick Disease Type B Under General Anesthesia: Case Reports
Several pieces of Gelfoam soaked in ofloxacin were placed in the middle ear to support the tympanic membrane.
KTP-laser--assisted endoscopic management of glomus tympanicum tumors: A case series
Embolic agents commonly used during this procedure were absorbable gelatin sponge particles (Gelfoam, 1400-2000 [micro]m, Hangzhou Alicon Pharm SCI and TEC Co.
Clinical Characteristic and Management of Acquired Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation
A small piece of absorbable biomaterial (Gelfoam) was used as a scaffold to guide growth of new bone across the cleft palate.
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Used For Early Repair Of Cleft Palate
The pituitary fossa closed at the end of the procedure with raised nasoseptal flap or dermal graft placed onto the bony defect, human tissue glue and gelfoam placed over it.
EXTENDED APPLICATION OF FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY IN OPHTHALMOLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY
A gelatin embolization (Gelfoam, Pfizer, New York, NY) slurry was injected until slowed flow and pruning of the distal vessels was observed.
Balloon occlusion technique for embolization of unselectable hemorrhaging pelvic arteries in the setting of traumatic pelvic fractures

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