The 'French Fry' VAC technique: hybridisation of traditional open wound NPWT with closed incision NPWT.

Authors :: Chopra K
Tadisina KK
Singh DP
Source :: International wound journal [Int Wound J] 2016 Apr; Vol. 13 (2), pp. 216-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Apr 03.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Surgical site occurrences (SSO), specifically surgical site infections represent a significant burden in the US health care system. It has been hypothesised that postoperative dressing can help drive down SSO. We describe the successful use of a novel technique combining both closed incision and open negative pressure wound therapy in the management of a high-risk wound associated with lymphoedema of obesity.<br /> (© 2014 The Authors. International Wound Journal © 2014 Medicalhelplines.com Inc and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Subjects :: Adult
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Bandages
Lymphedema surgery
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy methods
Plastic Surgery Procedures adverse effects
Surgical Wound Infection therapy
Wound Healing

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