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Adjuvant Use of Autologous Platelet-rich Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Fistulas and Anastomotic Leakages of the Digestive Tract
Adjuvant use of fibrin glue in the fistula tract may promote healing in low-output enterocutaneous fistulas. However, there are only few studies that report autologous glue application in a larger patient group or clinical-controlled studies in this setting. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of autologous platelet-rich fibrin glue (PRFG) in the treatment of low-output digestive fistulas and compare them with conservative management without the use of adjuvant application of FG into the fistulous tract.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Jinling Hospital, China |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 1 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 122 |
| Start date | 2008-01 |
| Completion | 2012-01 |
Conditions
- Enterocutaneous Fistulas
- Intra-abdominal Infection
Interventions
- Autologous platelet-rich fibrin glue (PRFG)
- Octreotide
Primary outcomes
- counting time from enrollment or glue application to fistula closure or healing (d) — 1-90 days
The primary measures were defined as the time required for fistula closure and also fistula healing after the last treatment received if in study group, or since enrollment if in control group. Closure was predefined as the absence of drainage through the external openings whether occurring spontaneously or under externally applied pressure. Healing was predefined as complete reepithelialization of external openings.
Countries
China