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Case Reports
. 2016;25(4):388-90.
doi: 10.1159/000446319. Epub 2016 May 10.

Platelet Gel in a Non-Regenerating Cryosurgery-Induced Skin Wound in an Old Patient: A Case Report

Orlando Pignalosa  1 , Dario Martusciello, Maria R De Pascale, Linda Sommese, Giovanni F Nicoletti, Angelo Itro, Francesco Cavalca, Gianpaolo Tartaro, Claudio Napoli
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Platelet Gel in a Non-Regenerating Cryosurgery-Induced Skin Wound in an Old Patient: A Case Report

Orlando Pignalosa et al. Med Princ Pract. 2016.

Abstract

Objective: To report on the clinical benefits of platelet gel application in a non-regenerating skin wound.

Clinical presentation and intervention: An 84-year-old man presented with a severe wound with a regular circumference in the frontal region which resulted in a complete loss of epidermis and dermis. The skin lesion, induced by cryosurgery used to remove a basal-cell carcinoma, had previously been treated with a dermal substitute application (Integra®). After the failure of the skin graft, the patient was treated using a platelet gel therapeutic protocol which achieved the complete healing of the injured area.

Conclusion: This case showed the clinical efficacy of using platelet gel in this elderly patient in whom the dermal substitute graft had been ineffective.

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a Dermal wound after cryotherapy. b Dermal wound after dermal substitute application (Integra®). c Complete wound healing (day 90) after treatment with PG.
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