Managing incisional wounds with Prevena VAC therapy in lower-extremity vascular surgery: A comparative study

CONCLUSION: The results of our study suggest there should be a significant consideration for the use of NPWT as a prophylactic measure to reduce the risk of wound complications of primarily closed infra-inguinal incisions in vascular surgery patients following common vascular procedures. Its use is particularly effective for patients at enhanced risk of infection, especially those with poor vascularization from BMI, smoking, and diabetes. This leads to decreased trends in antibiotic use, ED visits, readmissions, and surgical revisions, which translates to decreased utilization of hospital resources and economic burden.PMID:38607337 | DOI:10.1177/17085381241247098

Source: Vascular - April 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kody Kasten Andrew Yang Lynn Shaffer Samuel Kociola Conor Holland Faith Anne Roche Calvin Pilbeam Source Type: research