Negative pressure wound therapy for emergency laparotomy incisions: A national database propensity matched study

Surgical site infections (SSI) are a common complication of laparotomy incisions. The role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in preventing SSIs has not yet been explored in a nationwide analysis. We aimed to evaluate the association of the prophylactic use of NPWT with SSIs in patients undergoing an emergency laparotomy procedure.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 13, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Wardah Rafaqat, Jefferson P. Zamudio, May Abiad, Emanuele Lagazzi, Dias Argandykov, Casey M. Luckhurst, George C. Velmahos, Michael P. DeWane, Haytham M. Kaafarani, John O. Hwabejire Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research