ADJUNCTIVE USE OF AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF A CHRONIC RUPTURED ABSCESS IN A DOMESTIC CAT (FELIS CATUS): A CASE REPORT
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https://doi.org/10.66211/tmvm.v11i2.344Keywords:
cat, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), chronic ruptured abscessAbstract
Minor wounds can essentially heal on their own through the body's natural processes and basic care that maintains wound healing. However, wound healing will be impaired if the wound is deep, metabolic disorders such as diabetes, or an infected wound occur. The use of non-invasive regeneration therapies, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), is gaining popularity due to its ability to enhance wound healing. The purpose of this article is to describe the adjunctive use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the management of a chronic ruptured abscess in a domestic cat and to report the clinical outcome. Wound therapy involved applying 3 ml of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to the wound three times (days 0, 6, and 10). The wound healed completely by day 45. This clinical case suggests that PRP may contribute to wound healing when used as an adjunctive therapy alongside standard medical management.
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