title: Platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Platelet-rich plasma is a novel material that is being used more frequently in many surgical specialties.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature review on the current and potential uses of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology was performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There is limited evidence on the use of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology compared with other specialties: only 11 studies on various subspecialties (otology, rhinology and laryngology) were included in the final review.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Based on the limited number of studies, we cannot draw safe conclusions about the value of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology. Nevertheless, the available literature suggests that platelet-rich plasma holds promise for future research and may have a number of clinical applications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery,AHEPA University Hospital,Thessaloniki,Greece.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stavrakas
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery,AHEPA University Hospital,Thessaloniki,Greece.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Karkos
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery,AHEPA University Hospital,Thessaloniki,Greece.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Markou
authors.affiliation: Genetics and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Medical School,Ioannina University,Thessaloniki,Greece.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Grigoriadis
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D009225:Myringoplasty / Q000379:methods; D010036:Otolaryngology; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D012222:Rhinitis, Atrophic / Q000628:therapy*; D018058:Tympanic Membrane Perforation / Q000628:therapy*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing
keywords: Ear; Nose; Otolaryngology; Pharynx; Platelet-Rich Plasma