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. 2023 Dec;55(S 01):E557-E558.
doi: 10.1055/a-2045-7426. Epub 2023 Mar 17.

Off-label use of novel hemostatic gel to treat wound dehiscence after stapled hemorrhoidectomy

Claudio Zulli  1 , Mario Gagliardi  1 , Michele Fusco  1 , Carmela Abbatiello  1 , Mariano Sica  1 , Attilio Maurano  1
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Off-label use of novel hemostatic gel to treat wound dehiscence after stapled hemorrhoidectomy

Claudio Zulli et al. Endoscopy. 2023 Dec.
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Figures

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Rectosigmoidoscopic view of 3-cm posthemorroidectomy wound dehiscence at the dentate line.
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Endoscopic application of the novel hemostatic gel.
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Efficacy of the hemostatic gel in wound healing. The wound is shown a before the procedure and b 4 weeks after application of the hemostatic gel.
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