Abstract:Aim: Haemostasis is a vital stage for the success of the surgery. Although Ankaferd Blood Stopper
(ABS), a low-cost and reliable agent, is used in many surgeries, it is not yet available for use in the
intracranial area. This study aims to reveal ABS’s cytotoxic effects and safety profile in mammalian
brain parenchyma.
Material and Methods: 30 Wistar Albino rats were divided into three groups consisting of 10 rats.
Haemostasis was achieved with saline in group 1, 50% diluted ABS i… Show more
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