Efficacy of platelet gel in reconstructive bone surgery.
Autologous platelet concentrate and cryoprecipitate, mixed to obtain a gel, have been successful in various operations, primarily oral and maxillofacial surgery. This study assessed the use of platelet gel in 19 patients undergoing 22 reconstructive bone surgical procedures. After a median follow-up of 12.9 months, improved osteoblastic reaction and reconstruction of physiologic bone structure was observed in all patients with no adverse reactions. These findings confirm the osteoinductive property of platelet gel in reconstructive bone surgery.
Franchini
Massimo
M
Transfusion Service, Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Dupplicato
Paolo
P
Ferro
Isabella
I
De Gironcoli
Marzia
M
Aldegheri
Roberto
R
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D001792:Blood Platelets; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005782:Gels / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005782:Gels