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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2024; 19(02): 290-294
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787673
Case Report

Delayed Wound Healing Resulting from Inflammatory Process in Craniectomy Patients Treated with BioGlue: A Case Series with Literature Review

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Abstract

Background BioGlue is touted as a safe and effective sealant for various surgical procedures. This article describes five cases of delayed wound healing associated with the use of BioGlue after craniectomies.

Case Description Five patients of different genders and ages who had undergone craniectomy with BioGlue were presented to our medical center with wound dehiscence and purulent discharge. The first attempt to solve this problem by incision and drainage was unsuccessful. The removal of BioGlue is necessary to eliminate these problems.

Discussion The presence of wound dehiscence and aseptic cystic contents may indicate a chronic inflammatory process following the application of BioGlue. This problem usually occurs within a few months after wound closure. For rapid intervention, it is recommended to perform an incision and drainage and remove the BioGlue. The main risk factor is directly applying BioGlue to the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or titanium material.

Conclusion Neurosurgeons should exercise caution and be aware of a possible delayed chronic inflammatory process in surgical wounds associated with the use of BioGlue as a sealant, especially when the product is used without cranial coverage or in cases where it comes into direct contact with subcutaneous tissue or titanium material. To resolve this issue quickly, BioGlue should be completely removed at the first attempt at incision and drainage.

Keywords

surgical wound - inflammatory process - craniectomy - neurosurgery - BioGlue

Ethical Approval

This case series is registered by the hospital's Ethics Committee (number 133/2566) and it was carried out following the principles of the Helsinki Declaration.




Publication History

Article published online:
07 June 2024

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