Platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology.

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Platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology.

J Laryngol Otol. 2016 Dec;130(12):1098-1102

Authors: Stavrakas M, Karkos PD, Markou K, Grigoriadis N

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.

PMID: 27938467 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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