Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma as an Adjunct to Intestinal Anastomosis: A Pilot Study on Preventing Anastomotic Leaks.

Anastomotic leaks remain a significant challenge in intestinal surgery, often leading to severe complications. This study investigated a novel approach to enhance anastomotic healing and reduce the risk of leaks by combining traditional suturing and stapling techniques with non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma (NTAPP) application. NTAPP, a cold atmospheric plasma generated through the ionization of ambient air, has been shown to possess antimicrobial, hemostatic, and wound-healing properties.

Use of Non-Thermal Plasma as Postoperative Therapy in Anal Fistula: Clinical Experience and Results.

Anal fistula, characterized by abnormal tracts between the perianal skin and the anal canal, presents challenges in treatment because of its diversity and complexity. This study investigates the use of non-thermal plasma as a postsurgical therapy for anal fistula, aiming to promote healing and tissue regeneration. A specialized plasma reactor was designed to apply non-thermal plasma within the anorectal cavity practically.

Innovative Curved-Tip Reactor for Non-Thermal Plasma and Plasma-Treated Water Generation: Synergistic Impact Comparison with Sodium Hypochlorite in Dental Root Canal Disinfection.

Non-thermal plasmas (NTPs), known as cold atmospheric plasmas (CAPs), hold great potential for diverse medical applications, including dentistry. However, traditional linear and rigid dielectric barrier discharge reactors used for NTP generation encounter limitations in accessing oral cavities and root canals. To address this issue, we have developed an innovative NTP reactor featuring an angled end for improved accessibility.

Healing of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis by Non-Thermal Plasma: Pilot Study.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common disease in the oral cavity characterized by recurrent ulcers (RU). Usually, these cause acute pain without definitive treatment. The present study determines the efficacy of non-thermal plasma (NTP) for treating RU.

Treatment in the healing of burns with a cold plasma source.

A cold plasma produced with helium gas was applied to two second-degree burns produced with boiling oil. These burns were located on a thigh and a shin of a 59-years-old male person. After the first treatment as benefit the patient neither presented itching nor pain and, after the second treatment, the patient presented new tissue.