Methods of reducing surgical complications in cancer patients
US7901344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0415
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating irradiated tissue, such as for revascularizing and preventing or reducing wound healing complications in a human or other animal subject having cancer. The method comprises administering to the irradiated tissue a therapeutic composition comprising one or more of platelet rich plasma, platelet poor plasma or platelet concentrate. In some embodiments the complications sought to be prevented and/or reduced can include: fibrotic tissue, prolonged would drainage, hematomas, seromas, fistula formation infection, pain, poor coloration, deficient vascularity, and desensitization in or around the irradiated site.
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