The use of growth factors, CD34+ cells and fibrin for the management of chronic venous ulcers

We report the effects of platelet‐rich plasma in patients with chronic venous ulcers, which is able to stimulate fibroblasts, macrophages and mesenchymal cells and growth factors in order to achieve re‐epithelialisation and neovascularisation within the microenviroment of the wound. We also documented the efficacy of this method as the sole treatment without surgical procedures.

Source: International Wound Journal - August 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Francesco Romano, Francesco M Paolino, Barbara A Rizzo, Antonio Russo, Stephen Southworth, Raffaele Serra, Luca Gallelli Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research