The effect of platelet rich fibrin on growth factor levels in urethral repair.

SOYER, TUTKU; Ayva, Sebnem; Boybeyi, ÖZLEM; Aslan, Mustafa; Cakmak, Murat

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.06.020

The effect of platelet rich fibrin on growth factor levels in urethral repair.

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SOYER T., Ayva S., Boybeyi Ö., Aslan M. K., Cakmak M.

Journal of pediatric surgery, vol.48, no.12, pp.2545-9, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 48 Issue: 12
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.06.020
Journal Name: Journal of pediatric surgery
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.2545-9
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is an autologous source of growth factors and promotes wound healing. An experimental study was performed to evaluate the effect of PRF on growth factor levels in urethral repair.