BioGlue hemostasis of penetrating cardiac wounds in proximity to the left anterior descending coronary artery.

Abstract

Penetrating cardiac injuries necessitate rapid resuscitation and repair, most commonly with the use of pledgeted sutures. Hemostasis can be difficult to obtain with injuries near coronary vessels or with friable tissue that does not hold suture. We describe the use of BioGlue, a synthetic bovine albumin and glutaraldehyde mix, as a hemostatic adjunct in these challenging cases.