Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Perianal Fistula in Crohn's Disease.

Aim: To assess clinical healing in patients with perianal Crohn's disease with local intrafistular injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma.

Method: The pilot study was conducted at a single centre between January 2013 and December 2015. Autologous platelet-rich plasma was prepared in platelet-rich and platelet-poor fractions for local intrafistular injection in patients with proven, established perianal Crohn's disease.

Prevention of incisional hernia in midline laparotomy with an onlay mesh: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: Our objective was to evaluate the prevention of incisional hernia (IH) during the postoperative period of a midline laparotomy during elective surgery.

Material And Methods: A controlled, prospective, randomized, and blind study was carried out. The patients in group A (mesh) were fitted with a polypropylene mesh, to reinforce the standard abdominal wall closure.