Platelet-rich plasma improves healing of tympanic membrane perforations: experimental study

Erkilet E., Koyuncu M., Atmaca S., Yarim M.

JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, vol.123, no.5, pp.482-487, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 123 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s0022215108003848
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.482-487
  • Keywords: Tympanic Membrane Perforations, Platelet Rich Plasma, Rat, Otologic Surgical Procedures, EPIDERMAL-GROWTH-FACTOR, HYALURONIC-ACID, GUINEA-PIG, IMPLANTS
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of local application of platelet-rich plasma to perforated rat tympanic membranes, in terms of healing time and histopathological outcome.