The effect of platelet-rich plasma on intra-abdominal adhesions in rabbit uterine horn model

Abstract

Objective:

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on intra-abdominal adhesion at the cesarean section incision line in the uterus.

Material and methods:

As experimental animals 16 white New Zealand rabbits, 5-months-old, unmated, were used. Animals were divided into two groups the control group and PRP application group. In each group, a transverse incision was made to the uterus to mimic the cesarean section and sutured. Relaparotomy was performed 21 days after the first operation.

Results:

When the groups were evaluated in terms of inflammation, there was a significant difference between the two groups. When the groups were evaluated in terms of Mason’s Trichrome staining and fibrosis, There was a significant difference between groups. When the groups were evaluated in terms of vascular endothelial growth factor-1, there was also a significant difference between the groups. In an experimental rabbit uterine horn adhesion model, PRP is effective in preventing post-operative adhesion formation.

Conclusions:

This result may guide clinical studies using autologous PRP to prevent post-operative adhesion formation after gynecological operations.