Tissue repair contexts in ear, nose and throat surgery.
In ENT and head-neck surgery, platelet gel is discussed in the context of haemostasis, lymphatic leakage and tissue healing. Research outcomes include postoperative drainage, drain duration, pain and recovery.
Sinus surgery, rhinoplasty, thyroidectomy, tonsillectomy and mucosal lesions are contexts discussed for PRP or platelet gel. Preparation, surgical technique and clinical objective should be assessed together.
Autologous platelet gel has been discussed as a biological dressing in endoscopic paranasal sinus surgery. Absorption and the need for dressing removal are research considerations for patient comfort. It is not automatically an alternative for every packing material or surgical case.
Kerner MM’s presentation, The Use of Autologous Platelet-Gel as an Intranasal Dressing in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, is cited from the American Rhinologic Society’s 2001 Denver meeting. The examples cover the end of surgery, two weeks and six months; the account reports drainage-path patency at two years. The report is specific to the presented series.
Because of growth-factor content, platelet gel is not presented as a routine approach after cancer surgery. Suitability requires surgical and oncological assessment and consideration of product instructions.