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Eichler, C., Najafpour, M., Sauerwald, A., Puppe, J. and Warm, M. (2015). Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Subcutaneous Venous Access Device Scars: A Head-to-Head Patient Survey. Biomed Res. Int., 2015. LONDON: HINDAWI LTD. ISSN 2314-6141

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Abstract

Introduction. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a product widely used in sports medicine, tissue repair, and general surgery. A recent meta-analysis showed this product to be beneficial when introduced into a wound area, be it intra-articular (i.e., joint-injections) or direct introduction onto the wound surface. Methods. Between the years of 2012 and 2014 a questionnaire evaluating surgical outcome after port (venous access device) removal was answered by 100 patients in the control group and 20 patients in a PRP group, leading to a total of 120 patients in this single center, retrospective, subjective outcome evaluation. Results. No statistical difference was shown in postsurgical complication rates, postsurgical pain, decreased mobility, and overall quality of life. A significant difference was shown in overall patient satisfaction and the desire to further improve port area scarring. Results differed significantly in favor of the PRP group. Interestingly, approximately 40.2% of patients are dissatisfied with the surgical outcome after port removal in the control group. This result, though surprising, may be improved to 10% dissatisfaction when a PRP product is used. Conclusion. PRP products such as Arthrex ACP are safe to use and present an additional option in improving surgical outcome.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Eichler, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Najafpour, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Sauerwald, A. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Puppe, J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Warm, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-416864
DOI:	10.1155/2015/630601
Journal or Publication Title:	Biomed Res. Int.
Volume:	2015
Date:	2015
Publisher:	HINDAWI LTD
Place of Publication:	LONDON
ISSN:	2314-6141
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language BODY-IMAGE; MANAGEMENT; CANCER Multiple languages Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Medicine, Research & Experimental Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/41686