The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 139, Issue 2 , Pages 496-497 , February 2010

Synthetic biodegradable hydrogel (PleuraSeal) sealant for sealing of lung tissue after thoracoscopic resection

  • Amulya K. Saxena, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Amulya K. Saxena, MD, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, A-8036 Graz, Austria.

Received 22 September 2008 ,Revised 13 October 2008 ,Accepted 2 November 2008.

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 Disclosures: None.

PII: S0022-5223(08)01940-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.11.003

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 139, Issue 2 , Pages 496-497 , February 2010

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