The impact of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on olfactory function and pain after septoplasty operations.

Belgin TutarEnis EkinciogluSemih KaraketirGüler BerkitenZiya SaltürkMelis Ece ArkanAyşe Enise GökerYavuz Uyar

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 (2020)

The application of PRF to the mucosal surface after the completion of septoplasty, has positive effect on olfactory function and pain especially in the early postoperative period. During the healing process, it was observed that prf maintained better odor functions. It is a minimally invasive technique with low risks and satisfactory clinical results.

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