Efficacy of Ankaferd Blood Stopper in bleeding control in experimental partial splenectomy model

Abstract

Topical hemostatic agents are used as auxiliary agents for bleeding post trauma and during operation. Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) is an hemostatic agent that is produced in Turkey. We planned to demonstrate the efficacy of this agent in experimental splenectomy model and to compare it with Fibrin Glue (Tisseel®) used in clinics. Forty Wistar Albino female rats were divided in 5 groups. Group 1, Sham; Group 2, Control; Group 3, Suture; Group 4, Fibrin Glue (Tisseel®) and Group 5, Ankaferd Blood Stopper. Partial splenectomy bleeding model was applied to rats after initial hematocrit values were measured. Bleeding in each group was controlled by a different method. Bleeding times of the rats were determined. All the rats were sacrificed on the 5th day after the last hematocrit values were measured. Existence of intraabdominal hematoma and adhesiveness were evaluated and splectonomy was applied for pathological examination. Groups were compared with respect to bleeding time and blood loss and Group 5 and Group 2 were determined to be more effective than Group 3 but Group 4 was determined to be equivalent. Fewer side effects at significant levels were detected in terms of fibrosis and coagulation necrosis during pathological assessment. In conclusion, in spleen bleedings when compared with fibrin glue, Ankaferd Blood Stopper is equally effective and safe and its price is lower.