ReviewCureus2021
Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membrane for Pterygium Surgery: Literature Review and Feasibility Assessment.
Review in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Application of platelet-rich fibrin membrane versus amniotic membrane graft transplantation after pterygium excision: a randomised clinical trial.Eye (London, England) · 2026Trial
- A Novel Application of Injectable PRF for Superior Sulcus Hollowing.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Article
- Focuses and Trends of Research on Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2024Article
- Human versus Rat PRF on Collagen Membranes: A Pilot Study of Mineralization in Rat Calvaria Defect Model.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Effects of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) on pterygium surgery with conjunctival autograft.International ophthalmology · 2024Article
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Pterygium is a common ocular disease caused by abnormal cellular proliferation leading to abnormal fibrovascular growth of the conjunctiva. The main treatment is surgical removal; however, despite the improvement of surgical techniques and development of adjuvant therapies, postoperative recurrence, which can be as high as 89%, remains a challenge. Currently, pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft remains the preferred surgical technique, although there is no gold standard technique to prevent pterygium recurrence. We have conducted a thorough and comprehensive review of the scientific literature regarding the use of PRF membranes in pterygium surgery. We aim to assess the safety, effectiveness, and applicability of platelet-rich fibrin membrane for primary pterygium surgery and assess its possible benefits in resource-limited settings.
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