Absorbable gelatin sponge

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Absorbable Gelatin Sponge

Absorbable Gelatin Sponge (pronunciation: ab-SORB-able JEL-a-tin SPUNJ) is a sterile, water-insoluble, malleable, porcine gelatin-based sponge, intended for hemostatic use by applying to a bleeding surface.

Etymology

The term "Absorbable Gelatin Sponge" is derived from its properties. "Absorbable" refers to the sponge's ability to be absorbed by the body over time. "Gelatin" is a substance derived from collagen, a protein found in animal tissues, and "Sponge" refers to the porous structure of the product.

Usage

Absorbable Gelatin Sponge is used in surgical procedures to assist in the cessation of bleeding. It is particularly useful in situations where control of capillary, venous, or arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, or other conventional methods is either ineffective or impractical.

Related Terms

  • Hemostasis: The process of stopping bleeding.
  • Surgical Procedures: Operations performed for the purpose of treating disease or injury.
  • Capillary: The smallest of the body's blood vessels.
  • Venous: Pertaining to the veins.
  • Arteriolar: Pertaining to the small branches of arteries.
  • Ligature: A thread, wire, or cord used in surgery to close vessels or tie off ducts.
  • Collagen: The main structural protein in the extracellular space in the various connective tissues in the body.
  • Porcine: Pertaining to or derived from pigs.

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