Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Subcutaneous Venous Access Device Scars: A Head-to-Head Patient Survey
Joint Authors
Eichler, C.
Najafpour, M.
Sauerwald, A.
Puppe, J.
Warm, M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eichler, C.& Najafpour, M.& Sauerwald, A.& Puppe, J.& Warm, M.. 2015. Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Subcutaneous Venous Access Device Scars: A Head-to-Head Patient Survey. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056208
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eichler, C.…[et al.]. Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Subcutaneous Venous Access Device Scars: A Head-to-Head Patient Survey. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056208
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eichler, C.& Najafpour, M.& Sauerwald, A.& Puppe, J.& Warm, M.. Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Subcutaneous Venous Access Device Scars: A Head-to-Head Patient Survey. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056208
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1056208