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Clinical Trial
. 2005 Jun;37(2):148-52.

Autologous platelet gel applications during cardiovascular surgery: effect on wound healing

Susan J Englert  1 , Thomas H Estep, Cynthia C Ellis-Stoll
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Autologous platelet gel applications during cardiovascular surgery: effect on wound healing

Susan J Englert et al. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

Autologous platelet gel (APG) was developed in the early 1990s as a byproduct of platelet-rich plasma sequestration during cardiac surgery. Although APG has been approved for postoperative healing, there have been no published studies that evaluate the effects of APG on sternal healing postcardiopulmonary bypass. The purpose for this study was to examine the effects of APG on postoperative sternal wound healing evidenced by subjective reports of chest and leg pain, the amount of measurable bruising incurred, and platelet indices both preoperatively and postoperatively.

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The senior author has stated that authors have reported no material, financial or other relationship with any healthcare-related business or other entity whose products or services are discussed in this paper.

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Postoperative day 3 leg incision, experimental group.
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Postoperative day 3 leg incision, control group.
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Postoperative day 3 chest incision, experimental group.
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Postoperative day 3 chest incision, control group.
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