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Deconstructing negative pressure wound therapy

International Wound Journal, 2016
AbstractSince its introduction 20 years ago for the treatment of chronic wounds, negative pressure wound therapy use has expanded to a variety of other wound types. Various mechanisms of action for its efficacy in wound healing have been postulated, but no unifying theory exists.
Lalezari, Shadi, Lee, Christine J, Borovikova, Anna A, Banyard, Derek A, Paydar, Keyianoosh Z, Wirth, Garrett A, Widgerow, Alan D   +6 more
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Negative pressure wound therapy: Where are we in 2022?

OTA International, 2023
Summary:. The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) continues to be an important tool for surgeons. As the use and general acceptance of NPWT have grown, so have the indications for its use.
Michael A. Quacinella, DO, MPH, Taylor M. Yong, MD, MS, William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH, MMHC, Daniel J. Stinner, MD, PhD   +3 more
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Use in South Africa: Expert Panel Recommendations. [PDF]

Int Wound J
Andrews E, Arko-Cobbah E, Bruwer F, Laher S, Miseer S, Moeng MS, Ngcakani A, Scott D, Vadia S, Trivedi S.   +9 more
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A pilot study exploring quality of life experienced by patients undergoing negative pressure wound therapy as part of their wound care treatment compared to patients receiving standard wound care [PDF]

, 2014
The use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) has been widely documented as a technique to help heal complex wounds. This paper presents the findings of a preliminary study which aimed to explore quality of life experienced by patients undergoing ...
Akin, Argenta, Augustin, Banwell, Bengtsson-Tops, Braakenburg, Chen, Evans, Franke, Franks, Gouttefangeas, Greene, Hopkins, International consensus., Jaipaul, Lu, Mendonca, Moffatt, Morykwas, Mouës, Peplau, Rahmqvist, Sitzia, Von Essen, Vuerstaek   +24 more
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Roles of negative pressure wound therapy for scar revision

Frontiers in Physiology, 2023
The purpose of this study is to review the research progress of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for scar revision and discuss the prospects of its further study and application.
Xiaotong Qiu, Xiaotong Qiu, Haoming Luo, Guobao Huang, Guobao Huang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy [PDF]

Lippincott's Bone and Joint Newsletter, 2008
To systematically examine the clinical effectiveness and safety of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) compared with conventional wound therapy.MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library were searched. Manufacturers were contacted, and trial registries were screened.Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs comparing NPWT and ...
Sven, Gregor, Marc, Maegele, Stefan, Sauerland, Jan F, Krahn, Frank, Peinemann, Stefan, Lange   +5 more
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Effect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Electrical Burns

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Summary:. Electrical burns are capable of damaging cells through both thermal and nonthermal mechanisms. The complexity of these wounds, the deterioration in time, and the conversion during the first days make managing them a challenge. Negative pressure
Viviana Gómez-Ortega, MD, María José Vergara-Rodriguez, MD, Bibiana Mendoza, MD, Tatiana García, MD   +3 more
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Negative pressure wound therapy for treating foot wounds in people with diabetes mellitus (Review) [PDF]

, 2013
Diabetes mellitus is a common condition that leads to high blood glucose concentrations, with around 2.8 million people affected in the UK (approximately 4.3% of the population). Some people with diabetes can develop ulcers on their feet.
Cullum, Nicky, Dumville, Jo C., Game, Fran, Hinchliffe, Robert J., Peinemann, Frank, Stubbs, Nikki, Sweeting, Michael   +6 more
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy [PDF]

, 2020
NPWT devices have shown promising results as treatment modalities applied in conjunction with topical and systemic wound management. The therapy main indication is going to be when an individual has not shown signs of wound repair by standard treatment.
Giulia Davini, Marco Romanelli
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Vacuum-assisted closure therapy after resection of giant basal cell carcinoma of the scalp [PDF]

, 2017
Management of complicated wounds is a challenge in head and neck reconstruction. Although the negative pressure wound therapy or wound vacuum-assisted closure has been widely used in complicated wounds and shows promising results, its application in the ...
Canha, A., Malta, W., Pereira, S., Polónia, J.   +3 more
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