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Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: 15% of deliveries globally are by caesarean delivery, one of the most frequently performed major surgical procedures, and its use is on the rise. It significantly contributes to postoperative problems at the surgical site like infection, hematoma, and dehiscence. Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, epithelialization, fibroplasia, and maturation are only a few of the physiological processes that are involved in the repair of tissue damage. A human plasma product known as platelet rich plasma (PRP) has excellent hemostatic and healing characteristics because it is filled in platelets, growth factors, and fibrinogen.

Aim of the work: This study's objective was to assess how autologous PRP affected the healing of wounds in women having caesarean sections.

Patients and Methods: According to the inclusion criteria, 200 pregnant females undergoing caesarean sections were chosen at random. The patients were split into two groups:

Study group: 100 patients underwent elective Cesarean Section received autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) as intervention, only once during surgery on wound area.

Control group: 100 patients underwent for elective Cesarean Section who didn't receive autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).

On days 1, 7, and 21 following surgery, all patients had wound problems and healing status assessed using the REEDA score.

Results: Redness, edoema, ecchymosis discharge, approximation (REEDA) Score was lower in the PRP group than in the control group at study's conclusion.

Conclusions: Given that there are more platelets and growth factors present, using PRP appears to be an efficient therapeutic method for wound healing.

Keywords

Caesarean section; wound healing outcomes; platelet-rich plasma; REEDA score .

Subject Area

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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