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PRP Linked to Less Pain, Better Healing Following Tonsillectomy

Randomized trial finds reduced postoperative pain and improved mucosal healing with intraoperative application

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • April 3, 2026

  • 3 min

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Objective:

To evaluate the effects of topical autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on postoperative pain and wound healing following tonsillectomy.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Postoperative pain was lower in the PRP group with a mean difference of −0.8 points on the visual analog scale.
    • Statistically significant pain differences were observed on postoperative days 1 through 8.
    • Complete mucosal healing by day 14 occurred in 78% of PRP patients vs 59% of controls.
    • Wound healing scores were better on postoperative days 7, 10, and 14 in the PRP group.
    • Secondary hemorrhage occurred in 2% of PRP patients vs 5% in controls.
    Interpretation:

    Topical autologous PRP applied during tonsillectomy is associated with reduced postoperative pain and improved wound healing, suggesting it may enhance early recovery.

    Limitations:
    • Single-center design limits generalizability.
    • Lack of age-stratified analyses.
    • Inability to blind the operating surgeon during application.
    • Not powered to detect differences in rare outcomes like hemorrhage.
    Conclusion:

    Topical autologous PRP may be a useful adjunct for enhancing early recovery after tonsillectomy.

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PRP Linked to Less Pain, Better Healing Following Tonsillectomy

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 3, 2026

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