Open AccessUse of autologous platelet rich fibrin in urethracutaneous fistula repair: preliminary report
Author(s) -
Soyer Tutku,
Çakmak Murat,
Aslan Mustafa K,
Şenyücel Mine F.,
Kisa Üçler
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international wound journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1742-481X
pISSN - 1742-4801
DOI - 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2012.00983.x
Subject(s) - medicine , platelet rich fibrin , hypospadias , fibrin , surgery , fistula , wound healing , urethroplasty , urethra , immunology
Urethrocutaneous fistula (UCF) is one of the most common complications occurring after hypospadias repair. Despite the surgical advancement in hypospadias, multiple failed fistula closures are commonly referred to paediatric urologists. Although several techniques have been described to interpose a waterproof layer between urethral and skin closures, occurrence of urethrocutaneous fistula cannot be eliminated completely. In addition to several local tissue grafts, autologous and homologous fibrin sealants are used to prevent UCF. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is known as an autologous source of growth factors obtained from the sera of the patient. PRF supports collagen synthesis and tissue repair and accelerates wound healing. We aimed to present our initial experience about the use of autologous PRF in a 3‐year‐old boy with a UCF after hypospadias repair.