The influence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on colonic anastomosis healing impaired by intraperitoneal 5-flourouracil application. An experimental study.

Mustafa Gorur Alper Sozutek Oktay Irkorucu İhsan Burak Karakaya

Published in: Acta cirurgica brasileira (2020)

PRP administration on colonic anastomosis significantly promotes the healing process of anastomosis in rats receiving 5-FU. This result encourages further clinical use of PRP to reduce the frequency of AL in patients receiving EPIC.

Keyphrases

platelet rich plasma
ulcerative colitis