A Clinico-pathologic Study of Oxidized Cellulose as Topical XXXX Agent in Neurosurgery.

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Hemostasis is extremely important in neurosurgical procedures to prevent major postoperative bleedings and their catastrophic consequences. Emoxicel @entity18025 Retilight (Bioster, a.s., Czech Republic) is a sterile, resorbable, hemostatic reticulum, mainly used to stop capillary and @entity548 . The textile form of the hemostatic material allows, in several cases, perfect adjustment to the varied shape of the surgical cavities and of the epidural space to which it adheres when wet. @entity4461 effect is rapid, and complete hemostasis can be achieved in several minutes after application. This topical hemostatic agent is biocompatible, biodegradable, and highly resorbable. It has a hemostatic and antimicrobic effect. The main aim of this study was to verify the efficacy, broadness of use, and safety of this topical hemostatic in neurosurgical procedures. A total of 43 cases were included, 18 cranial and 25 spinal, and in only one case a postoperative epidural @entity548 was reported. A histopathologic study of the hemostatic was performed. No @entity56 were reported. Emoxicel was useful not only in stopping minor @entity548 , but also for @entity548 prevention in the postoperative period.
