Aortic tissue pathology in reoperative post-dissection repair following prior use of BioGlue.
Davide PaciniGiacomo MuranaLuca Di MarcoAntonino CostantinoDaniela VotanoGregory RayPublished in: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals (2022)
Cases with surgical anastomosis dehiscence were associated with substantial medial degeneration. While no histologic findings directly linked BioGlue to these degenerative changes, a contributory role cannot be excluded. Following the manufacturer's instructions for appropriate application of BioGlue is crucial to prevent potential complications.