Fibrin glue

Fibrin glue (also called fibrin sealant) is a synthetic substance used to create a fibrin clot. It is made up of fibrinogen and thrombin that are injected through one head into the site of a fibrin tear. Thrombin acts as an enzyme and converts the fibrogen into fibrin between 10 and 60 seconds and acts as a tissue adhesive. It may also contain aprotinin, fibronectin and plasminogen. This glue can be used for repairing dura tears, bronchial fistulas and for achieving hemostasis after spleen and liver trauma. It is also employed in "no sutures" corneal transplantation.