Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Pain After Tonsillectomy

Randomized trial shows reduced postoperative pain and faster mucosal healing without increased bleeding risk

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Topical autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) reduces postoperative pain after tonsillectomy compared to control treatment.
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Patients receiving PRP reported an average pain reduction of approximately 0.8 points on the visual analog scale over the first 10 days.
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Wound healing was significantly improved in PRP-treated patients, with 78% achieving complete mucosal healing by day 14.
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Postoperative bleeding rates were low and similar between PRP and control groups, with no serious adverse events reported.
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The study suggests PRP may enhance healing in tonsillectomy and encourages further research to confirm its benefits in other ENT surgeries.

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