Influence of Gelatin-Thrombin Matrix Tissue Sealant on Bacterial Colony Formation and Risk of Pelvic Infection

• Main Authors: Michael J. Jarrett (Author), Andres Vázquez-Torres (Author), Daniel N. Frank (Author), Bruce D. McCollister (Author), Patrick K. Henthorn (Author), Diana Ir (Author), Jeanelle Sheeder (Author), Michael S. Guy (Author), Hiba Q. Anwar (Author), Kian Behbakht (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective. Gelatin-thrombin matrix (GTM) tissue sealant use was previously identified as an independent predictor of pelvic infection following hysterectomies. We aim to elucidate contributing factors by assessing influence of GTM on bacterial colony formation and characterizing bacteria present at...