scholarly journals Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Clitoral Reconstruction: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Manin ◽  
Gianmarco Taraschi ◽  
Sarah Berndt ◽  
Begoña Martinez de Tejada ◽  
Jasmine Abdulcadir
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
Clitoral Reconstruction ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Autologous Platelet ◽  
Female Genital

AbstractClitoral reconstruction after female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is associated with significant post-operative pain and months-long recovery. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (A-PRP) reduces the time of healing and pain in orthopedic and burn patients and could also do so in clitoral reconstruction. In the present case, a 35-year-old Guinean woman who had undergone FGM/C Type IIb presented to our clinic for clitoral reconstruction. Her request was motivated by low sexual satisfaction and body image. We surgically reconstructed the clitoris using the Foldès method and applied plasma and glue of A-PRP. The patient was highly satisfied with the procedure. Two months post-operatively, her pain had ceased entirely and re-epithelialization was complete. We conclude that A-PRP may improve pain and healing after clitoral reconstruction. Extensive studies investigating long-term outcomes are needed.

Haemostasis and analgesia with autologous platelet-rich plasma in tonsillectomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (7) ◽  
pp. 615-621
Author(s):  
M N Chettri ◽  
S K Jayagandhi ◽  
Y Konyak ◽  
P Sobita ◽  
M M Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Control Side ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
Grading Scale ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Autologous Platelet

AbstractObjectiveA single-centre, single-blinded prospective experimental study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of autologous platelet-rich plasma applied to the tonsillar bed post-operatively in reducing post-operative pain and haemorrhage.MethodsPlatelet-rich plasma, prepared prior to surgery, was applied with calcium gluconate to one randomly chosen tonsillar fossa. Pain and haemorrhage were analysed, using a visual analogue scale and a pre-defined grading scale respectively, four times on the day of surgery at 2-hourly intervals, and thrice on the following day.ResultsThe pain score and haemorrhage grade on the test side were lower than on the control side. These findings were statistically significant.ConclusionThis pilot study, conducted in India, revealed valid positive results for a promising new technology. The manual preparation of platelet-rich plasma could be automated in the future to allow a larger sample size.

Autologous platelet-rich plasma for assisted reproduction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Vaidakis ◽  
Eleni Sertedaki ◽  
Vasilios Karageorgiou ◽  
Charalampos S Siristatidis
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Reproduction ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Autologous Platelet

Female genital mutilation in the UK: considerations for best nursing practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 788-791
Author(s):  
Bethany Rose
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Female Genital

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is any process that injures or removes part or all of the external female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM is a growing public health concern in the UK because of an increase in migration from countries where it is widely practised. Education on FGM for nurses is key to supporting women who have undergone the practice, as well as safeguarding girls and women who are at risk. Nurses must understand the history and culture of FGM as well as the long-term health complications to be able to support affected women both professionally and sensitively.

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