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In this study we have investigated the use of bone-chip grafts which were fixed by Absele. In the study 33 adult guinea-pigs were used. Bone grafts for cervical intervertebral fusions were carried out. At the end of the sixth week the bones were examined histo-pathologically. Both in the control fusion group and in the experiment group the bone grafts were found to be in good condition, but in the free graft group some bone fragments were found in muscle tissue. There was no evidence of foreign body reaction.
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Absele, Ethnor, Division of Ethicon, Ltd., Edinburgh, UK.
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Açikgöz, B., Özcan, E. The use of bone-chip grafts fixed with absorbable bone sealant (Absele). Spinal Cord 29, 486–489 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1991.66
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1991.66