Effects of platelet-rich plasma on cartilage regeneration after costal cartilage resection: a stereological and histopathological study

Taslak Şengül A., Buyukkkarabacak Y. B., Altunkaynak B. Z., YETİM T. D., Altun G., Sengul B., ...More

ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA, vol.117, no.1, pp.21-28, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 117 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00015458.2016.1210874
  • Journal Name: ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.21-28
  • Keywords: Pectus deformities, Cavalieri's principle, plateletrich plasma, costal cartilage, stereology, HIGH-FAT DIET, PECTUS EXCAVATUM, CARINATUM, REPAIR, RATS
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: In cases of congenital chest wall deformities, it is important to maintain the flexibility of the chest wall after rib cartilage resection. In this study, we aimed to determine the regeneration capability of cartilage and the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the regeneration process.