Randomized prospective comparative study of platelet-rich plasma versus conventional compression in treatment of post-phlebitic venous ulcer.

Abdelrahman W ShehabAhmed S EleshraElyamani FoudaHossam ElwakeelMohamed Farag

Published in: Vascular (2022)

Platelet-rich plasma as an adjunct to compression therapy for chronic post-phlebitic venous ulcers is safe and effective as regards the ulcer healing and improvement of pain score. PRP may be useful adjunct in treatment of post-phlebitic venous ulcer. However, larger trials are warranted.

Keyphrases

platelet rich plasma
chronic pain
randomized controlled trial
open label
pain management
phase iii
replacement therapy
study protocol
wound healing