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Platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 December 2016

M Stavrakas*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head Neck Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
P D Karkos
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head Neck Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece Agios Loukas Private Clinic, Thessaloniki, Greece
K Markou
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head Neck Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
N Grigoriadis
Affiliation:
Genetics and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Ioannina University, Thessaloniki, Greece Biogenea Pharmaceuticals Cord Blood Bank, Thessaloniki, Greece
*
Address for correspondence: Mr M Stavrakas, Department of Otolaryngology, AHEPA University Hospital, S. Kiriakidi 1, Thessaloniki 54621, Greece E-mail: mstavrakas@doctors.org.uk

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.

Type
Review Articles
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2016 

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