1.   The wounds were closed with a veterinary surgical glue, though the doctors were prepared to suture if necessary.

2.   But the FDA has never approved a surgical glue for sale in this country, and analysts predict DermaBond could quickly become a multimillion-dollar product.

3.   But the FDA has never approved a surgical glue for sale in this country.

4.   Doctors have tried other surgical glues, but none would adhere to the moist, moving lung, Yang said.

5.   Doctors already are using surgical glues in experimental heart, lung and eye surgery, mastectomies and knee replacements.

6.   However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved any commercial surgical glue for use in the United States.

7.   Use of surgical glues could revolutionize some medical fields.