Methods for draping surgical sites using peripheral cyanoacrylat

Details Methods for draping surgical sites using peripheral cyanoacrylat Methods for draping surgical sites using peripheral cyanoacrylat

1997-11-03

1999-09-28

Weiss, John G.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Skin laceration or wound cover

602 42, 602 43, 602 50, 514527, 524776, 128849, A61F 1300

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ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape on the skin surface of a patient peripheral to the surgical site. Surgery is then conducted at the surgical site.

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