Fibrin Sealant Used in Tonsillectomy

Abstract

Fibrin sealant was used in tonsillectomy, mainly to prevent postoperative bleeding, in 54 patients. Postoperative bleeding was not observed in any of the patients treated only by electric coagulation with fibrin sealant. Postoperative slough disappeared earlier when sealant was used. Reduction of postoperative pain was not clear. This material had a tendency to prevent postoperative fever. Operation time was shortened by its strong hemostatic effect.
We concluded that this sealant was useful in tonsillectomy.