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Therapeutic Effect of Autologous Activated Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy on Mid-dermal to Full-thickness Burns: A Case Series

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Although modern medicine has made great strides in the management of burn injuries, associated complications such as pain, infection, dyspigmentation, and scarring have yet to be fully dealt with. Although skin grafting and meshing are routinely performed on burn patients, this method poses a risk for adverse effects. Activated autologous platelet-rich plasma (aaPRP), which is increasingly used in the field of plastic surgery, contains growth factors beneficial for wound regeneration. Seven cases of burns with varying severity and conditions that were treated with intralesional subcutaneous injection and intravenous aaPRP are presented and discussed herein. This case series indicates that subcutaneous and intravenous aaPRP is a safe procedure with the potential to be an alternative when skin grafting cannot be done or as an adjunct treatment to skin grafting.

Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery

DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744423

Authors: Karina Karina, Krista Ekaputri, Johannes Albert Biben, Pritha Hadi, Hubert Andrew, Patricia Marcellina Sadikin

Institutions: Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Universitas Jambi, University of Indonesia

Language: English

Topic: Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $700