A novel glue application in medicine for venous disease has been used in an animal model.

Cyanoacrylate was used as the glue adhesive in this animal model.

The authors concluded that "intravascular injection of cyanoacrylate is feasible for closure of superficial veins in animal models. These findings warrant further animal studies of this proprietary cyanoacrylate to assess efficacy, safety and its effects on perivenous structures".

The study was published in the January 2012 issue of Phlebology (volume 19, E publication).

Dr. hratch Karamanoukian is a member of the American College of Phlebology AND a Diplomate of the American Board of Phlebology. He can be contacted by calling 716-839-3638 or www.VeinsVeinsVeins.com 

Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a member of the American College of Phlebology AND a Diplomate of the American Board of Phlebology. He can be contacted by calling 310-998-5535 or www.SantaMonicaVeinCenter.com 

Drs. Raffy and Hratch Karamanoukian have authored 6 books about venous disease. The books are available on Amazon Kindle and Nook books for download.