The Effects of Polydeoxyribonucleotide on the Survival of Random Pattern Skin Flaps in Rats

BackgroundPartial or complete necrosis of a skin flap is a common problem. Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) can be extracted from trout sperm and used as a tissue repair agent. The aim of this study was to investigate whether PDRN could improve the survival of random pattern skin flaps in rats.Methods...

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Main Authors: Kun Il Chung, Han Koo Kim, Woo Seob Kim, Tae Hui Bae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2013-05-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-40-181.pdf