Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Subcutaneous Venous Access Device Scars: A Head-to-Head Patient Survey

Figure 1

Shown are the preparation steps for the Arthrex ACP Double Syringe, PRP extraction system. (a) Showing the sterile extraction of autologous blood via the port system intraoperatively. (b) Showing 10 mL of whole blood in a double syringe system prior to centrifugation. (c) Showing the separation of PRP and erythrocyte layers after centrifugation. (d) Showing the harvesting of PRP via the double syringe system. (e) Showing the introduction of PRP into the wound area, after wound closure.

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