scholarly journals The Role of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in Latissimus Dorsi Flap Donor Site Seroma Prevention: A Cohort Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 308-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apichai Angspatt ◽  
Thana Laopiyasakul ◽  
Pornthep Pungrasmi ◽  
Poonpissamai Suwajo
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Latissimus Dorsi ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Latissimus Dorsi Flap ◽  
Wound Therapy

Role of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Skin Grafting

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Ravi Chittoria
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Graft Donor ◽  
Substantial Morbidity

Surgical site infection (SSI) results in substantial morbidity and costs. Various guidelines are there to reduce the incidence of SSI. Recently application of negative pressure to a surgically closed wound has also emerged as a way of preventing this complication. The commercially available devises for this are usually too costly and preclude its uses in developing countries. In this article we share our experience of using NPWT in cost effective manner in case of skin graft donor site.

Experience of negative pressure wound therapy over sternal wound healing: A retrospective review

WCET Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Wai Sze Ho ◽  
Wai Kuen Lee ◽  
Ka Kay Chan ◽  
Choi Ching Fong
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Treatment Pathways ◽  
Wound Assessment ◽  
One Year

Objectives The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in sternal wound healing with the use of the validated Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT), and explore the role of NPWT over sternal wounds and future treatment pathways. Methods Data was gathered from patients' medical records and the institution's database clinical management system. Seventeen subjects, who had undergone cardiothoracic surgeries and subsequently consulted the wound care team in one year were reviewed. Fourteen of them were included in the analysis. Healing improvement of each sternal wound under continuous NPWT and continuous conventional dressings was studied. In total, 23 continuous NPWT and 13 conventional dressing episodes were analysed with the BWAT. Results Among conventional dressing episodes, sternal wound improvement was 2.5–3% over 10 days to 3.5 weeks, whereas 4–5% sternal healing was achieved in 5 days to 2 weeks with sternal wire presence. Better healing at 11% in 1 week by conventional dressing was attained after sternal wire removal. In NPWT episodes, 8–29%, 13–24%, and 15–46% of healing was observed in 2 weeks, 3.5 to 5 weeks and 6 to 7 weeks, respectively. Only 39% wound healing was acquired at the 13th week of NPWT in one subject. With sternal wire present, 6%–29% wound healing progress was achieved by NPWT in 1–4 weeks, and 16–23% wound improvement in 2 to 4.5 weeks by NWPT after further surgical debridement. After sternal wire removal, 6–34% sternal wound healing occurred by continuous NPWT for 1–2 weeks, and maximum healing at 46% after 2.5 weeks of NPWT were observed. Conclusions Better wound healing was achieved in the NPWT group in comparison to conventional dressings alone. However, suboptimal sternal wound healing by NPWT alone was observed. Removal of sternal wire may improve the effectiveness of NPWT. Successful tertiary closure after NPWT among subjects supports the important bridging role of NPWT in sternal wound healing. Factors causing stagnant sternal wound healing by NPWT alone are discussed.

The role of angiopoetic factors in wound healing among patients with diabetes treated with negative-pressure wound therapy

Leczenie Ran ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-178
Author(s):  
Beata Mrozikiewicz-Rakowska ◽  
Joanna Kania ◽  
Ewelina Bucior ◽  
Adriana Nowak ◽  
Tomasz Grzela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

653 Capillary Suction Device-a Novel Approach to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S172-S173
Author(s):  
George F Babcock ◽  
Ranjit Chatterjee ◽  
Tara Riddle
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Wound Closure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Large Cell ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Capillary Suction ◽  
Fluid Uptake ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Negative Pressures

Abstract Introduction Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a well-established procedure used for non-healing wounds including burn wounds. In NPWT, a special sealed dressing of large cell foam (>400 µm) or gauze is connected to a pump. The sealed dressing acts as a conduit to pressure transfer and aids in the passive flow of fluid. Most commonly, negative pressures between -10 and -125 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) are used. The mechanism of healing is unknown but maybe due to removal of the exudate and bacteria, and the stimulation of tissue repair through micro deformation. Reticulated foams with micron-size open cells (100 to 5µm) exerts capillary suction between 10 and 60 mm of Hg with a multilayered foam dressing. The negative pressures produced are within the range of suction by mechanical pumps. Therefore, the long-term goal our research is to examine effectiveness of Capillary Suction Devices (CSD) as a topical device in both preventing and healing complicated wounds, burn and donor site wounds. Our hypothesis is that CSD is an effective, safe and lower cost alternative to vacuum-assisted NPWT. Methods Yorkshire pigs received 4 surgical posterior excision wounds, measuring 2 in. by 2 in. The wounds were covered with a NPWT dressing (110 mm Hg negative pressure by a pump), CSD with capillary suctions of 30 mm Hg (CSD-30) and 60+ mm Hg (CSD-60), and a conventional gauze dressing. The wounds were measured on 2 day and then every 4 to 5 days until wounds closed. We also measured and compared the total fluids collected with each dressing. Results By post-wound day 20, the wounds treated with CSD-60 and NPWT were 100% closed while the wounds treated with CSD-30 and gauze were 65 and 45%, respectively. This indicated comparable wound closure efficacies for CSD-60 and NPWT. The CSD-30 product was superior to gauze, but less efficacious than the tested NPWT protocol. The average total fluid uptake measured in grams dry weight were similar for CSD-60 and NPWT, 36 and 38g., respectively while the values were 24g for CSD-30 and 12g for gauze. However, the maximum fluid uptake observed at day 2 indicated that CSD-60 and CSD 30, 24 and 14g respectively, were superior to NPWT and gauze 12 and 7g respectively. Conclusions This data indicates comparable wound closure efficacies for CSD-60 capillary suction and NPWT. The CSD product with 30 mmHg suction was superior to gauze, but less efficacious than NPWT or CSD-60 protocol. The study results provide impetus for further research on the use of high suction CSD for replacement of pump mediated NPWT and the moderate suction CSD for preventing progression of high-risk wounds to an ulcerous stage. Applicability of Research to Practice This small study suggests that CSD maybe alternative in to NPWT. CSD provides a significant cost and weight advantage to the patient, as well is allowing for increased mobility.

Role of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in the Management of Submandibular Fistula After Reconstruction for Osteoradionecrosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 401-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Da-ming Zhang ◽  
Zhao-hui Yang ◽  
Pei-lin Zhuang ◽  
You-yuan Wang ◽  
Wei-liang Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Wound Therapy

scholarly journals The role of perineal application of prophylactic negative-pressure wound therapy for prevention of wound-related complications after abdomino-perineal resection: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Jeremy Meyer ◽  
Elin Roos ◽  
Ziad Abbassi ◽  
Christian Toso ◽  
Frédéric Ris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Lower Incidence ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Wound Dehiscence ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Perineal Resection ◽  
Perineal Wounds

Abstract Background Closed perineal wounds often fail to heal by primary intention after abdomino-perineal resection (APR) and are often complicated by surgical site infection (SSI) and/or wound dehiscence. Recent evidence showed encouraging results of prophylactic negative-pressure wound therapy (pNPWT) for prevention of wound-related complications in surgery. Our objective was to gather and discuss the early existing literature regarding the use of pNPWT to prevent wound-related complications on perineal wounds after APR. Methods Medline, Embase, and Web of Science were searched for original publications and congress abstracts reporting the use of pNPWT after APR on closed perineal wounds. Results Seven publications were included for analysis. Two publications reported significantly lower incidence of SSI in pNPWT patients than in controls with a risk reduction of about 25–30%. Two other publications described similar incidences of SSI between the two groups of patients but described SSI in pNPWT patients to be less severe. One study reported significantly lower incidence of wound dehiscence in pNPWT patients than in controls. Conclusion The largest non-randomized studies investigating the effect of pNPWT on the prevention of wound-related complications after APR showed encouraging results in terms of reduction of SSI and wound dehiscence that deserve further investigation and confirmation.

Role of acute negative pressure wound therapy over primarily closed surgical incisions in acetabular fracture ORIF: A prospective randomized trial

Injury ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 1518-1521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett D. Crist ◽  
Lasun O. Oladeji ◽  
Michael Khazzam ◽  
Gregory J. Della Rocca ◽  
Yvonne M. Murtha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Acetabular Fracture ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Prospective Randomized Trial ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Surgical Incisions
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