Background Inferior turbinate enlargement is a prevalent cause of chronic nasal obstruction, often requiring surgical intervention when medical treatment fails. Platelet-rich fbrin (PRF) has been reported to mitigate post-operative
complications following nasal surgeries. This work aims to evaluate the efcacy of PRF on hemostasis, adhesions, crust
formation, and mucosal healing post-turbinoplasty.
Results Demographic characters showed no statistical diferences in age (p=0.62) or gender (p=0.342),
but the mean operative time was signifcantly shorter in the non-PRF group (22.80±2.02) compared to the PRF
group (p>0.001). Early hemostasis and prevention of crustation were signifcantly better in the PRF group (p=0.03
and p=0.024, respectively). No signifcant diference was observed regarding adhesions between the groups (p=1).
Conclusion The PRF membrane is an afordable and easy method that acts as a protective layer, reducing crusting, ensuring hemostasis, promoting healing by shortening the period of recovery post inferior turbinoplasty
and so improving the quality of life of the patients. |
