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What is dural polyethylene glycol-based surgical sealant?

Pronunciation: /dural* ˌpɑˌliˈɛθəˌlin ˈglaɪˌkɔl beɪst ˈsərʤɪkəl ˈsilənt/

dural polyethylene glycol-based surgical sealant

Definition

A surgical sealant composed of a low-swell formulation of polyethylene glycol (PEG) that can be used to seal tears in the dura during spinal surgery in order to prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage.