Negative pressure therapy for stoma closure sites —a nonrandomised case control study

ConclusionThose who had a PICO dressing required fewer visits to the community nurse and the majority were able to return to work or resume usual activities within 1 to 2 weeks. This pilot study suggests that negative pressure dressings may be a useful aid for stoma closure site wounds.

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Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - September 13, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research