Open AccessUse of platelet-rich fibrin over skin wounds: Modified secondary intention healing
Author(s) -
Chirag B Desai,
Uma Mahindra,
Yogesh Kini,
Makarand K Bakshi
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.44
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 0974-5157
pISSN - 0974-2077
DOI - 10.4103/0974-2077.110096
Subject(s) - medicine , platelet rich fibrin , fibrin , wound healing , wound closure , surgery , skin repair , modalities , dermatology , immunology , social science , sociology
The healing process after any surgical intervention has always posed a challenge for the surgeons. In spite of the advances in wound closure techniques and devices, there is a crucial need for newer methods of enhancing the healing process to achieve optimal outcomes. Fibrin adhesives and platelet concentrates have proven useful in various treatment modalities in the fields of microvascular and plastic surgery. This case report shows its unique use in the field of maxillofacial and cutaneous surgery. It shows an innovative technique of enhancement of skin wound healing by local application of platelet-rich fibrin.