Platelet gel: a new therapeutic tool with great potential.
Blood Transfus
; 15(4): 333-340, 2017 Jul.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27483482
ABSTRACT
Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, represent a serious clinical problem for patients and clinicians. Management of these wounds has a strong economic impact worldwide. Complications resulting from injuries are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality. Chronic wounds lead to infections, painful dressings and prolonged hospitalisation. This results in poor patient Quality of Life and in high healthcare costs. Platelet concentrates (PC) are defined as autologous or allogeneic platelet derivatives with a platelet concentration higher than baseline. PC are widely used in different areas of Regenerative Medicine in order to enhance wound healing processes; they include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), platelet gel (PG), platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), serum eye drops (E-S), and PRP eye drops (E-PRP). This review highlights the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet gel (PG) preparation for clinical use.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Plaquetas
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Pie Diabético
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Fibrina Rica en Plaquetas
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Blood Transfus
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Austria