Platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology.
| Title | Platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Stavrakas, M., Karkos P. D., Markou K., & Grigoriadis N. |
| Journal | J Laryngol Otol |
| Volume | 130 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pagination | 1098-1102 |
| Date Published | 2016 Dec |
| ISSN | 1748-5460 |
| Keywords | Adipose Tissue, Facial Nerve Injuries, Humans, Laryngeal Diseases, Myringoplasty, Otolaryngology, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Rhinitis, Atrophic, Tympanic Membrane Perforation, Vocal Cords, Wound Healing |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Platelet-rich plasma is a novel material that is being used more frequently in many surgical specialties.METHODS: A literature review on the current and potential uses of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology was performed.RESULTS: There is limited evidence on the use of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology compared with other specialties: only 11 studies on various subspecialties (otology, rhinology and laryngology) were included in the final review.CONCLUSION: Based on the limited number of studies, we cannot draw safe conclusions about the value of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology. Nevertheless, the available literature suggests that platelet-rich plasma holds promise for future research and may have a number of clinical applications. |
| DOI | 10.1017/S0022215116009403 |
| Alternate Journal | J Laryngol Otol |
| PubMed ID | 27938467 |
