Health technology assessment : HTA
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Health Technol Assess · Dec 2016
Review Meta AnalysisThe use of fibrin sealant during non-emergency surgery: a systematic review of evidence of benefits and harms.
Fibrin sealants are used in different types of surgery to prevent the accumulation of post-operative fluid (seroma) or blood (haematoma) or to arrest haemorrhage (bleeding). However, there is uncertainty around the benefits and harms of fibrin sealant use. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.