Comparison of the effects of platelet-rich or growth factor-rich plasma on intestinal anastomosis healing in pigs

Abstract Background The use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) has been proposed for the treatment of several acute and chronic syndromes, such as corneal epithelial defects and dry eye syndrome, gum bleeding during oral surgery, and in orthopaedic surg...

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Main Authors: Gessica Giusto, Cristina Vercelli, Selina Iussich, Massimiliano Tursi, Giovanni Perona, Marco Gandini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Pig
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1102-8