Retracted: Clinical Observation of Ultraviolet Therapy Combined with Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Chronic Refractory Wounds

April 2024 in “ International Wound Journal ”

Gaoquan Li, Songtao Liu, Guange Tan, Shanxi Wang, Juying Xie

ultraviolet therapy autologous platelet-rich plasma chronic refractory wounds UV radiation growth factors vascular endothelial growth factor VEGF UV therapy PRP

TLDR Combining UV therapy with PRP heals chronic wounds faster and reduces pain.

The study investigated the effects of combining ultraviolet (UV) therapy with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on chronic refractory wounds in 60 inpatients. Patients were divided into three groups: one receiving routine care, another receiving UV radiation, and the treatment group receiving both UV and PRP. The treatment group showed significantly better outcomes, with wounds healing in 25.25 ± 4.93 days and fewer dressing changes (4.15 ± 3.30 times) compared to the control groups. Additionally, the treatment group exhibited higher levels of growth factors, including a significant increase in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), leading to accelerated wound healing, reduced treatment time and costs, and alleviated pain.