title: Use of autologous platelet-rich fibrin on hard-to-heal wounds.
abstract: This retrospective study found that use of autologous platelet-rich fibrin on a range of hard-to-heal wounds achieved full healing or a significant reduction in wound diameter with no adverse effects. Prospective studies are now needed
authors.affiliation: I Department of Surgery, Rijnland Hospital, Leiderdorp, The Netherlands. psteenvoorde@zonnet.nl
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Steenvoorde
authors.forename: L P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: van Doorn
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Naves
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Oskam
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001792:Blood Platelets; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive