LEA 5. Use of Disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Split-Thickness Skin Graft Recipient Sites for Peripheral Artery Disease Foot Wounds —Two Case Reports

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a popular and effective adjunct treatment for a great variety of wounds including split-thickness skin graft (STSG). Studies have concluded that NPWT improves STSG uptake. Recent technologic advancements have led to the advent of a new generation of NPWTs. These are the disposable, ultraportable, and mechanically operated NPWTs designed to treat smaller wounds with low to moderate exudates.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Sze Wai Leong, Zhiwen Joseph Lo, Qiantai Hong, Enming Yong, Li Zhang, Sadhana Chandrasekar, Glenn Wei Leong Tan Source Type: research