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Fibrin glue in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: is under-flap suction still necessary?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Separate problem: The glue is used to help seal the surgical sites. The suction drain is to collect any post surgical fluids and prevent accumulation. The drains usually are removed in a few days. Okay to ask your surgeon.
Answered 9/22/2013
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Not needed: There is no need to use fibrin glue in this operation. I have done thousands of cases with no drains and no fibrin glue. Expense and no benefit.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Depends: Fibrin glue is used by some for the wound closure. Under flap suction by a drain is to collect wound drainage from large cavities left behind (goiters) or for patients with a lot of surgical oozing. 2 different issues.
Answered 6/1/2016
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