The role of autologous fibrin-platelet glue in plastic surgery: a preliminary report.
To promote wound healing, we used autologous fibrin-platelet glue in 14 patients with skin and soft tissue losses caused by recent trauma or chronic pathology. The level of improvement was scored, arbitrarily, from 0 to 4. Very favourable results (score 3-4) were seen in 11 out of 14 patients. The glue preparation is very easy, inexpensive and creates excellent and stable hemostasis. From a general point of view, we have confirmed the utility of fibrin-platelet glue in terms of reduced infections and length of hospital stay.
Valbonesi
M
M
Department of Plastic Surgery, San Martino Hospital, Genova, Italy. maurovalbonesi@smartino.ge.it
Giannini
G
G
Migliori
F
F
Dalla Costa
R
R
Galli
A
A
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001792:Blood Platelets; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive