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Introducción: El envejecimiento poblacional en Cuba ha incrementado los casos de osteoartrosis de rodilla. Como alternativa terapéutica se utiliza el plasma rico en plaquetas autólogo, en aras de potenciar el bienestar físico y psicológico de los pacientes. Objetivo: Caracterizar la relación entre el bienestar psicológico y la ansiedad de los adultos mayores con osteoartrosis de rodilla tratados con plasma rico en plaquetas autólogo. Métodos: Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo, con un alcance descriptivo-correlacional, y un diseño expost-facto retrospectivo simple. El muestreo fue intencional, no probabilístico, y quedó conformado por 300 pacientes. Se aplicó la Adaptación de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff y el Inventario de Ansiedad Rasgo-Estado. Para el análisis de los datos se realizaron tres cortes: antes del tratamiento regenerativo y a los tres y seis meses de evolución. Resultados: Hubo cambios de niveles medio-bajo a niveles altos de bienestar psicológico. Disminuyeron los niveles de ansiedad estado, pero no los de ansiedad rasgo. El bienestar psicológico no se correlacionó con la ansiedad rasgo y la relación estadística positiva fue muy débil con la ansiedad estado. Conclusiones: Se identificaron cambios favorables del bienestar psicológico y de la ansiedad estado, con persistencia de niveles altos de ansiedad rasgo(AU)
Introduction: The population aging in Cuba has caused the increase of osteoarthrosis of the knee in the elderly. As a therapeutic alternative, it was used the clinical use of autologous platelet-rich plasma, in order to promote well-being, not only physical, but also psychological. Objective: To characterize the relationship between psychological well-being and anxiety state and feature of elderly adults with osteoarthrosis of the knee, who are subjected to regenerative treatment with autologous platelet-rich plasma. Methods: A quantitative research approach was used, with a descriptive-correlational scope, and a simple retrospective expost-fact design. Sampling was intentional, non-probabilistic and consisted of 300 older adults. The Adaptation of the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale and the Trait-State Anxiety Inventory were applied. For the analysis of the data, three cuts were made: before the regenerative treatment, and after three and six months of evolution. Results: There were changes from medium-low levels to high levels of psychological well-being. Levels of state anxiety decreased, but trait anxiety did not. Psychological well-being did not correlate with trait anxiety and there was a weak positive statistical relationship with state anxiety. Conclusions: Changes were identified that favor psychological well-being and trait anxiety, with persistent high levels of trait anxiety(AU)
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Humans , Aged , Osteoarthritis, Knee/drug therapy , Psychological Well-Being/psychology , Anxiety/psychology , Platelet-Rich PlasmaABSTRACT
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combined with Tongbi Powder fumigation in the treatment of early knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Methods:Randomized controlled trial. Totally 160 patients with KOA in Tai'an Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine were enrolled between March 2021 and March 2022. According to random number table method, they were divided into two groups, with 80 cases in each group. The control group was given routine treatment, while observation group was given intra-articular injection of autologous PRP combined with Tongbi Powder fumigation. All were treated for 3 weeks. The knee function was evaluated by Western Ontario and McMaster University (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index. The activities of daily living were evaluated by Lysholm knee scale (LKS). The pain degree was evaluated by VAS. The levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were detected by ELISA. The adverse reactions during treatment were observed and recorded. The clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate of the observation group was 95.0% (76/80), and that of the control group was 77.5% (62/80), with statistical significance ( χ2=10.33, P<0.01). At 1, 3 and 6 months after treatment, the WOMAC score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group ( F=15.63, P<0.01), the LKS score was higher than that of the control group ( F=55.23, P<0.01), and the VAS score was lower than that of the control group ( F=11.93, P<0.01). After treatment, the observation group IL-1β [(51.75±2.74)μg/L vs. (63.38±3.31) μg/L, t=24.21], TNF- α [(10.58±1.25) μg/L vs. (11.62±1.84) μg/L, t=4.18] were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). The incidence of adverse reactions was 10.0% (8/80) in the observation group and 7.5% (6/80) in the control group, without statistical significance ( χ2=0.31, P=0.576). Conclusion:Intra-articular injection of autologous PRP combined with Tongbi San fumigation can effectively improve knee function and activities of living ability, relieve pain symptoms, reduce inflammatory response and improve clinical curative effect in early KOA.
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【Objective】 To systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with negative pressure wound therapy on chronic refractory wounds, and to provide reference for clinical treatment. 【Methods】 Randomized controlled trials of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with negative pressure wound therapy for the treatment of chronic refractory wounds were included in the databases of CNKI, Wan fang, VIP, PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library from the time of database construction to November 2022. After literature screening, data extraction and quality evaluation, Meta analysis was performed using Stata 15.1 software. 【Results】 After screening, a total of 11 Chinese literatures that met the criteria of this paper were retrieved, involving a total of 359 patients with chronic refractory wounds. The observation group was treated with autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with negative pressure wound therapy, and the control group was treated with negative pressure wound therapy alone. Meta-analysis suggested that compared with negative pressure wound therapy alone, autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with negative pressure wound therapy shortened wound healing time [WMD=-6.08, 95%CI (-7.77, -4.40), P<0.05]. The hospitalization was shortened [WMD=-8.24, 95%CI (-11.55, -4.94), P<0.05], the pain score was decreased [WMD=-1.73, 95%CI (-2.06, -1.40), P<0.05], and the positive rate of bacterial culture on the wound was decreased [RR=0.28, 95%CI(0.16, 0.49), P<0.05], the wound treatment effect was good [RR=1.28, 95%CI(1.17, 1.41), P<0.05]. 【Conclusion】 Based on current studies, compared with the negative pressure wound therapy alone, autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with negative pressure wound therapy can effectively promote the healing of chronic refractory wounds, shorten the hospital stay, reduce pain and infection, and the clinical treatment effect is better.
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【Objective】 To share the experience of autologous platelet-rich plasma(PRP) combined therapy in successful treatment of refractory osteomyelitis with fractures in children. 【Methods】 One case of refractory osteomyelitis with fracture in children failed to respond to traditional treatment for more than 14 months. A total of 20 mL of whole blood was collected from the child, and 6 mL of PRP with 4 to 5 times concentration was prepared by secondary centrifugation. To prepare 2 cm×2 cm platelet concentrate gel (PG), 3 mL of PRP was mixed with a 0.3 mL activator which was then covered with an absorbable dressing. A three-way tube sprayed the remaining 3 mL of PRP and 0.3 mL activator into the surrounding tissues. 【Results】 The X-ray film of the patient followed up for 1 week showed that the fracture line was blurred, and the fracture end had obvious callus formation. The X-ray film reexamination at 4 months showed that the fracture end healed well, the fracture surface healed, and the osteomyelitis healed. 【Conclusion】 Autologous PRP has a good effect in the treatment of refractory osteomyelitis combined with fracture in children, which can provide a new method for clinical treatment.
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Purpose: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of autologous platelet?rich plasma (aPRP) eye drop and artificial tear (AT) eye drop in moderate to severe symptomatic dry eye disease (DED). Methods: This prospective interventional study included 121 eyes of 61 patients of moderate to severe DED. Patients were divided into aPRP (31 patients) and AT (30 patients) group. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score, tear film breakup time (TBUT) (s), corneal fluorescein staining (CFS) score, and Schirmer test score (mm) of both the groups were evaluated and compared pre?treatment and post?treatment at the end of 3 months. Results: The mean age of the aPRP group and AT group was 52.8 ± 12.8 years and 55.5 ± 13.4 years, respectively. At the end of 3 months, OSDI score reduced more in the aPRP group as compared to AT group, and the mean difference (?22.7) was statistically significant (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in post?treatment Schirmer test score between the two groups (P = 0.44). Post?treatment improvement in TBUT and CFS score in the aPRP group was significantly higher in the aPRP group as compared to that in the AT group (P < 0.05). Bruising at the site of blood withdrawal was noted in two patients in the aPRP group. Conclusion: aPRP is safe and more effective than AT in treating patients with moderate to severe symptomatic DED
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【Objective】 To explore the clinical effect of PRP on refractory ulcer of diabetes foot on the basis of routine treatment. 【Methods】 Sixty-four patients who suffered from diabetes foot and treated in our hospital from January to December 2020 were divided into the routine treatment group (44 cases) vs PRP plus routine treatment group (20 cases, using liquid or gel PRP for diversified treatment) according to a simple random sampling method. The general conditions of the two groups were evaluated to compare the wound surface, wound healing rate, treatment time, wound healing speed rate, adverse reactions and healing conditions after the treatment. 【Results】 The wound surface[0.05(0.00, 0.70)vs 0.35(0.00, 4.54)], wound healing rate[0.99(0.84, 1.00)vs 0.80(0.26, 1.00)] and wound healing speed rate[0.16(0.04, 0.27)vs 0.06(0.01, 0.18)] in PRP group were significantly higher than those in routine treatment group (P0.05), so was the adverse reactions to treatments[0(0/20)vs 2.27(1/44)](P>0.05). The response rate[100(20/20)vs 61.36(27/44)] of PRP group was significantly better than that of routine group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The therapeutic effect of PRP group was significantly superior to that of routine treatment group.
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Background: Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the frequent complications of diabetes. 15% to 25% develop ulcers at some point in their lives. The existing evidence on the efficacy of topical autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers was assessed. Method: A search for randomized controlled clinical trials comparing autologous topical PRP vs standard care and placebo was carried out in Pubmed, Cochrane, Lilacs, and Clinical Trials databases. For dichotomous outcomes, relative risk analysis, 95% CI, and the Mantel-Haenszel method were used; for continuous outcomes, the mean difference and inverse variance method were calculated. Results: The result of the search was 153 studies, 28 duplicates were excluded, 59 by title and abstract, and 52 by reading the article. 14 studies were included in the review, 8 for qualitative review and 6 for quantitative. Six studies with a complete ulcer-healing outcome at the end of the intervention were evaluated, out of a total of 415 participants (relative risk 1.24 CI [1.11, 1.40]). The outcome epithelialized area at the end of the intervention, measured in cm², was not reported. A single study measured quality of life and pain. Conclusion: There is evidence of the beneficial effect of topical autologous PRP for the healing of diabetic foot ulcers, however, studies of higher methodological quality, greater production of clinical trials in Latin America, and assessment of the quality of life and pain are needed.
Antecedentes: La úlcera de pie diabético constituye una de las complicaciones frecuentes de la diabetes. Del 15% al 25% de los pacientes presentan úlceras en algún momento de su vida. Se valoró la evidencia existente sobre la eficacia del plasma rico en plaquetas (PRP) autólogo tópico para el tratamiento de úlcera de pie diabético. Método: Se llevó a cabo a partir de datos de Pubmed, Cochrane, Lilacs y Clinical Trials, búsqueda de ensayos clínicos aleatorizados controlados que compararon PRP autólogo tópico frente a cuidados estándar y placebo. Para los resultados dicotómicos se usó el análisis de riesgo relativo, con intervalos de confianza del 95% y el método de Mantel-Haenszel; para los resultados continuos, se calculó la diferencia de medias y método de varianza inversa. Resultados: El resultado de la búsqueda fue 153 estudios, se excluyeron 28 duplicados, 59 por título y abstract y 52 por lectura de artículo. Se incluyeron 14 trabajos en la revisión, 8 para revisión cualitativa y 6 para cuantitativa. Se valoraron 6 estudios con desenlace de curación completa de úlcera al final de la intervención, sobre un total de 415 participantes (riesgo relativo 1.24 [IC 95%: 1.11 a 1.40]). No se informó el desenlace área epitelizada al final de la intervención medida en cm². Un solo estudio midió calidad de vida y dolor. Conclusión: Existe evidencia del efecto beneficioso del PRP autólogo tópico para la curación de úlcera de pie diabético; no obstante, se necesitan estudios de mayor calidad metodológica, mayor producción de ensayos clínicos en Latinoamérica y valoración de calidad de vida y dolor.
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Diabetic Foot , Diabetes Mellitus , Platelet-Rich Plasma , Amputation, SurgicalABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: At present, platelet-rich plasma has been used in bums, plastic surgery, surgery and orthopedics. However, due to the different standards for platelet-rich plasma preparation, the results of research on bums are controversial. OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in the repair of burn wounds. METHODS: A computer-based online search of CNKI, VIP, WanFang, CBMdisc, PubMed, Embase, CochraneLibrary, Web of Science databases to retrieve randomized controlled trials regarding platelet-rich plasma repair of bum wounds. In the treatment group, platelet-rich plasma therapy or platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with conventional or other therapies were used. In the control group, conventional therapy, other therapies, or placebo treatment were used. After literature screening, information extraction and quality evaluation, Review Manager 5.3 software was used for meta analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Eleven articles were included, involving 837 patients consisting of 420 patients in the treatment group and 417 patients in the control group. Meta analysis results revealed that the wound healing rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group [OR=12.61, 95%Cl (6.93,18.29), P<0.000 1], Wound healing time in the treatment group was significantly shorter than that in the control group [OR=-4.64, 95%Cl (-6.21, -3.06), P<0.000 01]. The number of layers of gauze soaked by dressing [OR=-4.01, 95%Cl (-4.91, -3.11), P<0.000 01], the times of changing inner gauze [OR=-3.79, 95%Cl (-5.33, -2.26), P<0.000 01, and the times of dressing change on wound surface [OR=-3.41, 95%Cl (-5.93, -0.88), P=0.008] in the treatment group were significantly less than those in the control group. The positive rate of bacterial culture in wound [OR=0.46, 95%Cl (0.22, 0.94), P=0.03] and the incidence of inflammatory reaction in wound [OR=0.30, 95%Cl (0.17, 0.56), P=0.000 1] in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group. The results suggested that platelet-rich plasma can increase the wound healing rate, shorten wound healing time, reduce the number of layers of gauze soaked by dressing, the times of changing inner gauze, and the times of dressing change on wound surface, and lower the positive rate of bacterial culture and the incidence of inflammatory reaction in wound.
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【Objective】 To explore the quality of autologous platelet-rich plasma prepared by manual and automatic method and to study the clinical injection therapeutic effects in patient with knee arthritis. 【Methods】 28 patients with knee arthritis in Orthopedics Department of our hospital were enrolled. PRP was prepared manually in 12 patients and automatically in 16. The whole blood of 50~70 mL was drawn from 12 patients and prepared into PRP of 10 mL manually by centrifugation. The 20~30 mL PRP was collected by automatic apheresis. Plt, RBC, WBC and other related indexes of PRP were detected after collection. Among the 28 patients, 12 in the manual group received injection twice, while 16 in the automatic group 4 episodes, with an interval of 15~20 days. The treatment effect was evaluated after the last treatment. 【Results】 The PRP prepared by two methods can both reach the required quality standard of platelet counts..The patient′s pain symptoms relieved significantly after injection treatment and the effect was remarkable. There was no significant difference in clinical efficacy between the two groups. 【Conclusion】 The PRP prepared by manual and automatic methods can be used for injection treatment for patient with knee arthritis. The clinical therapeutic effects were good and worth promotion and application.
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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel in the treatment of refractory pressure injuries and its effect on wound healing time and quality of life of patients. METHODS: A random number table method was used to group 102 patients with refractory pressure injuries into either a control group (CG) (51 cases) receiving negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or a study group (SG) (51 cases) receiving NPWT+PRP gel. RESULTS: The total efficacy rate in the SG (92.16%) was higher than that in the CG (76.47%) (p<0.05). The SG exhibited lower visual analog scale (VAS) scores and pressure ulcer scale for healing (PUSH) scores, smaller wound sizes and depths, and shorter wound healing times than the CG after 21 days of treatment (p<0.05). After 6 months of treatment, the SG scored higher than the CG on the psychological, physiological, social functions, and daily activity domains on the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) scale (p<0.05). The incidence of postoperative complications in the SG (13.73%) was not significantly different from that of the CG (7.84%) (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: In the treatment of refractory pressure injuries, PRP gel can accelerate wound healing, reduce wound pain, shorten the treatment cycle, regulate tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) levels and the expression of specific proteins in granulation tissue, reduce the levels of the inflammatory factors interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and improve the quality of life of patients without increasing complications.
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Humans , Pressure Ulcer , Platelet-Rich Plasma , Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy , Quality of Life , Wound HealingABSTRACT
Background: Endometrium is one of the main factors in implantation and pregnancy. Some of the assisted reproductive technology treatment (ART) cycles get cancelled due to inadequate endometrial growth. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of PRP (platelet rich plasma) in the treatment of thin endometrium and its outcome on pregnancy and live birth rates.Methods: This study was a prospective cohort which was conducted from January 2018 to December 2018 at Laxmi Narasimha Hospital, Warangal, Telangana State. 30 patients with history of inadequate endometrial growth in frozen thawed embryo transfer cycles were recruited into the study. Intrauterine infusion of PRP was performed. Endometrial thickness was assessed.Results: 30 women were recruited in the study data of the 24 women were collected. Live birth was seen in 5 patients in the week range of 37±to 37±5 and average EMT in mm was 7.8, abortion was seen in 3 patients in the week range of 6 to 8±2 and average EMT in mm was 7.4 , chemical pregnancy was seen in 2 patients in the week range of 6 and average EMT in mm was 7.2 and number of women who were not pregnant were 14 and average EMT in mm was 7.0. Live birth was observed in 21% of the patients, abortion was observed in 13%, chemical pregnancy was seen in 9% and women who were not pregnant were 58%.Conclusions: Ability of autologous PRP to restore the endometrial receptivity of damaged endometrium has some aspects other than increasing the EMT.
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Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is a significantsource of disability and loss of work. As commonly usedsubacromial corticosteroid injection for treatment of chronicrotator cuff tendinopathy has adverse effects especially inelderly people, new treatment options such as Platelet-RichPlasma (PRP) can be considered for managing of thispathology. The aim of the present study was conducted toevaluate the effectiveness of autologous platelet rich plasmainjection in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy.Materials and Methods: The present study was conductedamong adults of age 30-70 years over the period of 1 year fromFeb 2018 to Jan 2019. The primary outcome measure for allparticipants was a score on a 0–10 visual analog scale (VAS)assessing current resting pain at baseline and at 8, 12, and 52weeks. Demographics and information about duration of RCTpain and prior therapies for RCT were collected. Eachparticipant underwent a single injection of PRP. In-personassessment occurred at 2, 8, and 12 weeks and by phone at52 weeks. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 21software. P values less than .05 were considered statisticallysignificant for main and interaction effects.Results: In the present study total sample size was 46 inwhich 32 were males and 14 were females. VAS score wasevaluated for the treatment of Rotator cuff Tendinopathy atbaseline, 8 week, 12 week, 52 weeks after the injection ofautologous platelet rich plasma. The result shows that VASscore was less after 8 weeks and after 12 weeks and 52 weeksit was almost same.Conclusion: Our study concluded that pain was less in thepatients of Rotator cuff Tendinopathy after the injection ofautologous platelet rich plasma.
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Objective To observe the effect of botulinum toxin A combined with delivery autologous platelet rich plasma into skin with microneedle for facial rejuvenation.Methods 82 patients from our hospital treated for facial rejuvenation were randomly divided into observation group(41 cases)and control group(41 cases).The control group was given delivery autologous platelet rich plasma into skin with microneedle therapy.The observation group was treated with botulinum toxin A on the base of control group.After the treatment,the effect was observed.The facial skin moisture,skin elasticity,grease and spots were detected before and after treatment in the two groups.Before and after treatment,the role function,emotional function,social function,body function and the overall quality of life score were detected by the quality of life table.Observe all of the patients reaction duration of therapy.Results The total effective rate was 95.1% in observation group,significantly higher than the control group(P0.05).And there was no adverse reactions happened in the two groups.Conclusion Botulinum toxin A combined with delivery autologous platelet rich plasma into skin with microneedle for facial rejuvenation has a good effect and high safety.
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Objective: To explore the blood-saving effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) back-transfusion in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection surgery. Methods: A total of 59 consecutive patients who received Stanford type A aortic dissection surgery in our hospital from 2013-01 to 2015-10 were studied. The patients were at the age of (50±6) years with mean body weighting at (80±12) kg and were randomly divided into 2 groups: Traditional (T) group,n=31 and Autologous PRP back-transfusion (P) group,n=28. Blood levels of Hb, platelet counts, PT, APTT were measured at pre-induction of anesthesia (T1), before CPB (T2), prior ifnishing of CPB (T3) and at 1 h (T4), 24 h (T5), 48 h (T6) after the operation. The in-operative, 48 h post-operative volumes of allogeneic blood transfusion and the volume of chest tube drainage at 48h after operation were recorded; the complication occurrence at peri-operative period was recorded. Results: In P group, whole blood processing volume was (1269±197) ml, PRP volume was (753±78) ml, PRP separation time was (35±9) min and the separated platelets were about (22±3)% of total platelet counts. Compared with T group, P group had decreased Hb at T2 (131.0±15.0) g/L vs (101.0±10.0) g/L, decreased platelet counts at T3 (115.0±51.0)×109 /L vs (83.0±23.0)×109/L, while increased platelet counts at T4 (103.0±25.0)×109/L vs (151.0±27.0)×109/L, T5 (105.0±25.0)×109 /L vs (147.0±39.0)×109/L and T6 (101.0±26.0) ×109/L vs (149.0±35.0)×109/L, allP<0.05; P group presented reduced PT at T4 (17.6±2.1) s vs (14.1±1.1) s and T5 (17.6±2.7) s vs (13.5±0.8) s, allP<0.05. The in-operative transfusions of platelet, plasma, cold precipitation and post-operative transfusions of red blood cells, platelets, plasma, cold precipitation and the volume of chest tube drainage at 48h after operation were less in P group,P<0.05. Compared with T group, P group had the lower rates of acute post-operative lung injury (32.1% vs 19.4%), shorter mechanical ventilation time (69.1±5.9) h vs (43.1±1.5) h and ICU staying time (8.1±2.8) d vs (5.3±1.1) d, allP<0.05. Conclusion: Autologous PRP back-transfusion could reduce the post-operative bleeding and allogeneic blood transfusion for Stanford A aortic dissection surgery, it has obvious blood-saving effect.
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BACKGROUND: Therapeutic methods for of peripheral facial nerve injury include surgery, physical therapy and drug treatment, but the treatment effect is not ideal in some certain cases. OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of autologous platelet rich plasma on repair of facial nerve injury. METHODS: The bilateral destroyed buccal nerve branches of the 10 white rabbits were put in silica gel nerve regeneration chamber, one side injected with platelet rich plasma as experimental group, the other side injected with normal saline as control group. The general observation, neuroelectrophysiology detection, histological observation, image analysis and evaluation of facial nerve regeneration recovery were performed at 8 weeks after surgery. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The action potential latency of the orbicularis oris at the experimental side was significantly lower than that at the control side, and the action potential amplitude (M wave) of compound nerve muscle of the experimental side was significantly higher than that of the control side (P < 0.01). Compared with the control side, the regenerative nerves of the experimental side were more mature with more regenerative axons, and the differentiation of myelin sheath was more mature and the thickness of myelin sheath was wel -distributed. Meanwhile, the diameters of axons were closed to the normal diameter, and the nerve axons were more intensive and arranged more regularly, the outer membrane of nerve fiber was thicker and the col agen fiber and elastic fiber layer were increased when compared with the control group. The number of regenerative axons of the control side was less, and the axons were distributed irregularly and poorly developed, and a large number of fibrous connective tissues were observed. The vacuolar degeneration at the control side was more than the experimental side. The regenerated nerve in the experimental side was better than the control side in the diameter of myelinated axon, area, myelin sheath thickness and axon count, and there were significant differences between two groups (P < 0.01). It indicates that platelet rich plasma has a promoting effect in the repair and regeneration of facial nerve.