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platelet-rich plasma

An autologous preparation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) that may potentially be used to treat fecal incontinence in patients who underwent low anterior resection for rectal cancer. Upon injection of the therapeutic autologous PRP into the anal canal, the plasma may improve and treat fecal incontinence.
Synonym:platelet rich plasma
therapeutic PRP
Abbreviation:PRP
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