Locally injected autologous platelet-rich plasma enhanced tissue perfusion and improved survival of long subdermal plexus skin flaps in dogs.
Title | Locally injected autologous platelet-rich plasma enhanced tissue perfusion and improved survival of long subdermal plexus skin flaps in dogs. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Karayannopoulou, M., Papazoglou L. G., Loukopoulos P., Kazakos G., Chantes A., Giannakas N., Savvas I., Psalla D., Kritsepi-Konstantinou M., & Dionyssiou D. |
Journal | Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol |
Volume | 27 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 379-86 |
Date Published | 2014 |
ISSN | 2567-6911 |
Keywords | Animals, Dogs, Female, Male, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Skin, Surgical Flaps |
Abstract | OBJECTIVES: Distal flap necrosis remains a major complication in subdermal plexus (random) skin flaps. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been shown to improve the survival of ischemic random skin flaps in rats. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of locally injected autologous PRP on the survival of long (5:1 length-to-width ratio) subdermal plexus skin flaps in dogs. |
DOI | 10.3415/VCOT-14-02-0030 |
Alternate Journal | Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol |
PubMed ID | 25088504 |