Figure 1From: Demonstration of the histopathological and immunohistochemical effects of a novel hemostatic agent, ankaferd blood stopper, on vascular tissue in a rat aortic bleeding model Fibrin plug formation and erythrocyte aggregation at the arteriotomy site were more prominent in Group 1 (A) than in Group 2 (B). In the ABS tampon groups, microscopically evident basophilic discoloration in perivascular tissue was observed (A) (H&E, ×400).Back to article page