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ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2025

Evaluation of the Effects of Autologous Leukocyte- and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membranes for Treating Chronic Wounds: A Prospective Study.

Federica Aragosa, Gerardo Fatone, Chiara Caterino, Stefano Cavalli, Alfonso Piscitelli, Rosario Vallefuoco, Francesco Lamagna, Giovanni Della Valle

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Federica AragosaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", 80137 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8764-0101
Gerardo FatoneDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", 80137 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2578-7420
Chiara CaterinoDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", 80137 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9753-5452
Stefano CavalliDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", 80137 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0009-0004-0527-9829
Alfonso PiscitelliDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80055 Portici, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6638-2759
Rosario VallefuocoPride Veterinary Referrals, Derby DE24 8HX, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-7903-3678
Francesco LamagnaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", 80137 Naples, Italy.
Giovanni Della ValleDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", 80137 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5424-6335

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Abstract

(1) Background: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of topical application of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) membranes for treating chronic cutaneous wounds in dogs. (2) Methods: Chronic wounds unresponsive to conventional treatments were assessed on digital photographs and classified using the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT). Each lesion was treated with L-PRF membranes. Epithelialization, granulation tissue formation, wound healing rate, and contraction were statistically analyzed during follow-up. (3) Results: All but one of the cases were treated with a single application of L-PRF for a median of 30 days after onset. All wounds healed after a median of 22 days. The BWAT score, total wound area, and granulation tissue decreased significantly over time while wound contraction increased. The most significant reduction in the total wound area was observed within the first 3 weeks after treatment. None of the dogs required the administration of antibiotics. (4) Conclusions: L-PRF membrane promoted the wound healing process in dogs and is a valuable and cost-effective tool for treating chronic wounds, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics administration.

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L-PRFplatelet concentratesregenerative medicinesecond intentionspontaneous wounds

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PMID39795055
PMCPMC11718973

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