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 +6 more
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Use of vacuumassisted closure in the topical treatment of surgical site infections
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020 Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the results of vacuum-assisted closure in the topical treatment of surgical site infections.\r\nMethods: Vacuum therapy was performed in 17 patients (10 males, 7 females; mean age 60±20 years) using the VAC
Aylan Kilic +4 more
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Modification of Breast Pump as a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Accelerating Wound Healing of Diabetic Ulcer [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is considered as the best treatment for accelerating wound healing, including diabetic ulcer. However, this device is still not available in Indonesia. Therefore, the purpose of this study were to make
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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 +5 more
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First experience with a new negative pressure incision management system on surgical incisions after cardiac surgery in high risk patients [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND: Sternal wound infection remains a serious potential complication after cardiac surgery. A recent development for preventing wound complications after surgery is the adjunctive treatment of closed incisions with negative pressure wound ...
COLLI, ANDREA
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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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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.
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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 +4 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 +3 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 ...
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