Delayed Pulmonary Artery Rupture after Using BioGlue in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract

A 56-year-old woman, who underwent cardiac surgery 3 months previously, presented to the emergency room with pulmonary artery rupture due to the cytotoxic effects of BioGlue (CryoLife Inc., Kennesaw, GA, USA). She was successfully treated with surgical management. Although surgical glue can be effectively used for hemostasis, it can induce delayed vascular complications. Therefore, surgical glue should be used cautiously.

Keywords

• BioGlue
• Pulmonary artery
• Rupture
• Surgical adhesives