Randomized prospective trial of saphenous vein harvest site infection after wound closure with and without topical application of autologous platelet-rich plasma☆ | Zendy

Sven M. Almdahl | Zendy; Terje Veel | Zendy; Per Steinar Halvorsen | Zendy; Mona Bekken Vold | Zendy; Per Mølstad | Zendy

Open Access

Randomized prospective trial of saphenous vein harvest site infection after wound closure with and without topical application of autologous platelet-rich plasma☆

Author(s) -

Sven M. Almdahl,

Terje Veel,

Per Steinar Halvorsen,

Mona Bekken Vold,

Per Mølstad

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.06.007

Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , wound healing , platelet rich plasma , randomized controlled trial , vein , platelet , wound care , artery , surgical wound , wound closure , anesthesia

Wound infection is still a common problem after open long saphenous vein harvesting. Platelets are important for the healing process. The hypothesis was that spraying of the wounds with platelet-rich plasma might reduce the frequency of harvest site infections.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research