A Systematic Review of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Fat Graft Preparation Methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The addition of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to adipose tissue may improve fat graft survival, although graft retention rates vary markedly between studies. To what extent this outcome heterogeneity reflects differing methodological factors remains unknown. This systematic review aims to synthesize and critically review methodological approaches to autologous PRP and fat cotransplantation in both human and animal studies.

Methods

In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to April 2017. Data were extracted from all in vivo studies involving autologous PRP and fat cotransplantation. A secondary aim was to assess reporting of technical detail; authors were not contacted to provide missing dat

SUBMITTER: Luck J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5889438 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature