title: Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin over Skin Wounds: Modified Secondary Intention Healing.
abstract: The healing process after any surgical intervention has always posed a challenge for the surgeons. In spite of the advances in wound closure techniques and devices, there is a crucial need for newer methods of enhancing the healing process to achieve optimal outcomes. Fibrin adhesives and platelet concentrates have proven useful in various treatment modalities in the fields of microvascular and plastic surgery. This case report shows its unique use in the field of maxillofacial and cutaneous surgery. It shows an innovative technique of enhancement of skin wound healing by local application of platelet-rich fibrin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Ahmednagar, India.
authors.forename: Chirag B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: Uma R
authors.initials: UR
authors.lastname: Mahindra
authors.forename: Yogesh K
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Kini
authors.forename: Makarand K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Bakshi
keywords: Biologic dressing; modified secondary intention healing; platelet-rich fibrin