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PRP Linked to Less Pain, Better Healing Following Tonsillectomy

Randomized trial finds reduced postoperative pain and improved mucosal healing with intraoperative application

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A randomized controlled trial led by Sedat Rüzgar at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital evaluated the efficacy of topical autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in reducing postoperative pain and enhancing wound healing after tonsillectomy in patients aged 8 to 29. The study found that patients receiving PRP reported lower pain scores and experienced better wound healing compared to the control group. Statistically significant results were observed from postoperative days 1 to 8, with 78% of the PRP group achieving complete mucosal healing by day 14, indicating PRP's potential as a beneficial adjunct in tonsillectomy recovery.

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PRP Linked to Less Pain, Better Healing Following Tonsillectomy

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 3, 2026

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