TY - JOUR AU - Patel, Amit N. AU - Selzman, Craig H. AU - Kumpati, Ganesh S. AU - McKellar, Stephen H. AU - Bull, David A. PY - 2016 DA - 2016/04/12 TI - Evaluation of autologous platelet rich plasma for cardiac surgery: outcome analysis of 2000 patients JO - Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery SP - 62 VL - 11 IS - 1 AB - Deep and superficial sternal wound infections (DSWI & SWI) following cardiac surgery increase morbidity, mortality and cost. Autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) derived from the patient’s own blood has been used in other surgical settings to promote successful wound healing. The goal of this study was to analyze the addition of PRP using a rapid point of care bedside system to standard wound care in all patients undergoing sternotomy for cardiac surgical procedures. SN - 1749-8090 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-016-0452-9 DO - 10.1186/s13019-016-0452-9 ID - Patel2016 ER -