Meta-analysis of platelet-rich plasma for venous ulcers: Clinical efficacy and complications
PRP was associated with improved healing outcomes in VLUs and significantly enhanced wound healing. These findings suggest that PRP may enhance wound healing in venous leg ulcers and warrant further high-quality, large-scale randomized controlled trials to confirm its clinical applicability.
Authors
- João P. Rocha-Neves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2656-8935)
- Mário Marques-Vieira
- Ricardo Horta
- Tiago Rodrigues-Guimarães
- José Andrade
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Hospital de São João (PT)
- Hospital Braga (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar do Porto (PT)
- Unidade Hospitalar de Bragança (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2026.01.020
- Primary Topic
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00