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 | Zendy

Subha Dhua | Zendy; Suhas T.R. | Zendy; Balagangadhar Tilak | Zendy

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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

Author(s) -

Subha Dhua,

Suhas T.R.,

Balagangadhar Tilak

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

world journal of plastic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2252-0724

pISSN - 2228-7914

DOI - 10.29252/wjps.8.2.185

Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , platelet rich plasma , split thickness skin graft , wound healing , platelet , population , environmental health

Autologous 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.

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