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Can Fibrin Sealant be Used to Reduce Post-operative Drainage Following Lymph Node Dissection: a Prospective Randomised Double Blind Trial.
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Fibrin Sealant (Tisseel) used in the Experimental Arm. for Malignant Melanoma and Carcinoma, Squamous Cell. Completed, enrolled 74 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of fibrin sealant reduces post-operative drainage following groin and axillary lymph node dissection.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
For patients in the Experimental (Treatment) Arm, 4 ml of Tisseel fibrin sealant were instilled into the wound using the Duploject™ spray delivery system prior to wound closure. Tisseel™ fibrin sealant was provided by Baxter Healthcare Ltd., Newbury, Berkshire, UK. For patients in the Active Comparator (Control) Arm, no fibrin sealant was used during wound closure (with the surgical procedure being identical in all other respects).