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ArticleRegenerative therapy2021

A case series of platelet rich plasma in chronic venous ulcers.

Stephany Cares Huber, Beatriz de Moraes Martinelli, Melissa Quintero, Lais Ívina Silva de Paula, Jose Luiz Cataldo, Silmara Aparecida de Lima Montalvão, Joyce M Annichino-Bizzacchi

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Stephany Cares HuberHematology and Hemotherapy Center, Hemocentro, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
Beatriz de Moraes MartinelliHematology and Hemotherapy Center, Hemocentro, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
Melissa QuinteroHematology and Hemotherapy Center, Hemocentro, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
Lais Ívina Silva de PaulaHematology and Hemotherapy Center, Hemocentro, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
Jose Luiz CataldoHematology and Hemotherapy Center, Hemocentro, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
Silmara Aparecida de Lima MontalvãoHematology and Hemotherapy Center, Hemocentro, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
Joyce M Annichino-BizzacchiHematology and Hemotherapy Center, Hemocentro, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.

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Abstract

introductionVenous ulcers are the most common type of leg wounds (80%) and the main cause is chronic venous insufficiency. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a potential wound healing treatment due to its great variety of growth factors. The aim of this study was to describe in a case series the results of poor-leukocyte PRP (P-PRP) or saline for the treatment of chronic non-healing ulcers of the lower extremity.

methodsEight patients were treated according to the topical therapy: saline solution or P-PRP gel. All patients used double compression stocks and were assisted by a vascular practitioner for up to 12 months or until wound healing. The treatment was performed weekly with cleaning of the affected area, macroscopic evaluation (area measurement and photos) and P-PRP or saline application, and closure with Tegaderm®. Trial Registration: Retrospectively approved by Brazilian Clinical Trials, register number RBR-7zhgb3 (http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-7zhgb3/).

resultsAll patients showed signs of wound healing with a reduction in wound size and ulcer numbers, but more evident with P-PRP application.

conclusionsThe results suggested that P-PRP presented a better result when compared to saline solution in the healing process of long clinical course chronic venous ulcers, when associated to compressive stocks and topical care.

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Chronic venous ulcerHealingPlatelet rich plasmaWounds

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PMCPMC8027535

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