ArticleWorld journal of plastic surgery2019
The Effectiveness of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Application in the Wound Bed Prior to Resurfacing with Split Thickness Skin Graft vs. Conventional Mechanical Fixation Using Sutures and Staples.
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- Platelet-Rich Plasma in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review.Transfusion medicine and hemotherapy : offizielles Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Transfusionsmedizin und Immunhamatologie · 2022Pooled it
- The application of platelet-rich plasma for skin graft enrichment: A meta-analysis.International wound journal · 2020Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined with Split-Thickness Skin Grafts for Skin Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Results of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Donor Site of Split-Thickness Skin Grafts: An Exploratory Cohort Study.International wound journal · 2026Article
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- Platelet-rich plasma and plasma rich in growth factors in extra-oral wound care.Periodontology 2000 · 2025Review
- The Application of Blood Products in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- An Outcome Analysis of Fibrin Sealant versus Staples for Fixation of Split-Thickness Skin Grafts.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2024Article
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- Coaxial nanofiber scaffold with super-active platelet lysate to accelerate the repair of bone defects.RSC advances · 2020Article
- Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma As A Preparative for Resurfacing Burn Wounds with Split Thickness Skin Grafts.World journal of plastic surgery · 2020Article
- Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in alleviating split skin graft morbidities.Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgeryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAutologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) has significant benefits facilitating improved graft take on wound beds due to hemostasis, adhesive and healing properties. This study aimed at effective use of PRP in wound beds on graft take irrespective of etiology as compared to conventional methods of mechanical fixation using sutures and staples.
methodsForty cases including 20 in control and 20 in PRP groups admitted to the Department of Plastic Surgery at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore were enrolled between October 2015 and September 2017. Freshly prepared autologous PRP was applied on wound beds in the treated group, while conventional mechanical fixation methods like staples and sutures were used in the control group for the fixation of the skin grafts.
resultsMost significant result was the instant graft take to the wound bed irrespective of the etiology besides hemostasis and healing properties in the PRP treated group which resulted in considerable reduction of surgeon's time required for the removal of sutures and staples at the final stages. Also, only 10% with graft edema were noted in the PRP treated patients as compared to 68% in the control group. The inner dressings and skin graft were dry in the PRP group and the post-operative etching, weeping and pain at the graft site reduced.
conclusionThe cosmetic appearance of this scar was better in the PRP group besides post-operative edema and graft loss. The study recommends use of PRP at the recipient site of split thickness skin graft.
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