Experimental use of an albumin–glutaraldehyde tissue adhesive for sealing pulmonary parenchyma and bronchial anastomoses✩

Abstract

This study supports BioGlue to be effective as an adjunct in sealing bronchial anastomosis and lung parenchyma defects in sheep, with minimal secondary healing disruptions such as granuloma formation. The results of this study indicate that the use of BioGlue in human pulmonary surgery should be effective.