Platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology.

BACKGROUND

Platelet-rich plasma is a novel material that is being used more frequently in many surgical specialties.

METHODS

A literature review on the current and potential uses of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology was performed.

RESULTS

There is limited evidence on the use of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology compared with other specialties: only 11 studies on various subspecialties (otology, rhinology and laryngology) were included in the final review.

CONCLUSION

Based on the limited number of studies, we cannot draw safe conclusions about the value of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology. Nevertheless, the available literature suggests that platelet-rich plasma holds promise for future research and may have a number of clinical applications.