Autologous and homologous skin grafts treated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP): experimental study in rabbits / Enxertos cutâneos autólogos e homólogos tratados com plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP): estudo experimental em coelhos

The aim of the present study was to compare tissue repair of skin defects in rabbits submitted to autologous and homologous grafts treated or not with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). We selected nine rabbits and constituted four groups, designated as G1, in which were performed autologous graft treated with PRP; G2, autologous graft only; G3, homologous graft treated with PRP; and G4, homologous graft only. Macroscopic and histomorphometric evaluation was realized. The histomorphometric evaluation was performed by Hematoxylin/Eosin and Masson´s Trichrome staining with quantification of collagen fibers, macrophages, fibroblasts and vessels. The autologous graft treated with PRP showed positive influence on the early stage of the tissue repair process at the macroscopic evaluation, characterized by rosy color and cosmetic appearance. At the histomorphometric evaluation, there was no statistical difference in the number of macrophages and fibroblasts between the treated grafts or not with the PRP, as well as the quantification of vessels and collagen fibers. It can be concluded that PRP promotes a positive influence on the initial phase or "take" of the graft.(AU)

Objetiva-se com o presente estudo comparar a reparação tecidual de defeitos cutâneos em coelhos, submetidos a enxertos autólogos e homólogos, tratados ou não com plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP). Para isso, foram selecionados nove coelhos e constituídos quatro grupos experimentais, designados como G1, no qual foi realizado enxerto autólogo tratado com PRP; G2, enxerto autólogo; G3, enxerto homólogo tratado com PRP; e G4, enxerto homólogo. Foram realizadas avaliações macroscópica e histomorfométrica, por meio das colorações de Hematoxilina/Eosina e Tricômio de Masson, incluindo quantificação de fibras colágenas, contagem de macrófagos, fibroblastos e vasos. O uso do enxerto autólogo com PRP influenciou positivamente na fase inicial do processo de reparação tecidual à avaliação macroscópica, caracterizada por coloração rósea e de aspecto cosmético. À avaliação histomorfométrica, não houve diferença estatística quanto ao número de macrófagos e fibroblastos entre os enxertos tratados ou não com o PRP, bem como quanto às contagens de vasos e a quantificação das fibras colágenas. Conclui-se que o PRP sob a promoveu influência positiva na fase inicial ou de "pega" do enxerto autólogo.(AU)

Grafts of porcine small intestinal submucosa seeded with cultured homologous smooth muscle cells for bladder repair in dogs.

BACKGROUND: Due to numerous complications associated to gastrointestinal augmented cystoplasty, this study aimed to analyze the anatomic repair of the bladder of 10 female dogs using grafts of porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) seeded with cultured homologous smooth muscle cells, and compare them with the acellular SIS grafts. RESULTS: We assessed the possible side effects and complications of each type of graft by clinical examination, abdominal ultrasound and laboratory findings. Anatomic repair of neoformed bladder was assessed by histological staining for H/E and Masson's Trichrome, analyzed with a Nikon Photomicroscope connected to the system of image analysis Image J. CONCLUSIONS: We propose that SIS associated to homologous smooth cells can improve the quality of tissue repair, and consequently decrease the potential complications inherent to acellular SIS.