Effects of chitosan and platelet-rich plasma on facial nerve regeneration in an animal model.

Muammer Melih ŞahinMelih CayonuSecil Kayalı DincEsra OzkocerMert IlhanEray UzunoğluCigdem ElmasMetin YılmazEsra Akkol

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

Chitosan gel has a positive effect on nerve healing and applying it along with PRP can enhance the effect of chitosan.

Keyphrases

platelet rich plasma
wound healing
drug delivery
hyaluronic acid
stem cells
peripheral nerve