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Vaddavalli VV, Girdhani B, Savlania A, Behera A, Rastogi A, Kaman L, Abuji K. Effectiveness of incisional negative pressure wound therapy after major lower extremity amputation: a randomised controlled trial. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2024; 106:418-424. [PMID: 37435705 PMCID: PMC11060853 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2023.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim was to study the effect of incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) in wound healing compared with standard sterile gauze dressings after major lower extremity amputation in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). METHODS This prospective, randomised controlled trial included 50 patients undergoing major lower extremity amputations for PAD. Patients were randomised into iNPWT and standard dressing groups. The patency of blood vessels at the level of the stump was ensured with or without revascularisation. The primary outcome was wound-related complications such as surgical site infection (SSI), wound dehiscence, seroma/haematoma formation or the need for revision amputation. The secondary outcome was the time taken for the eligibility of prosthesis placement. RESULTS It was found that only 12% of the patients in the iNPWT group had SSI compared with 36% in the standard dressing group (p = 0.047). Rates of wound dehiscence, seroma/haematoma formation and revision amputation were decreased in the iNPWT group but this was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). There was a significant reduction in the time taken for eligibility of prosthesis placement in the iNPWT group (5.12 ± 1.53 vs 6.8 ± 1.95 weeks, p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS iNPWT is effective in reducing the incidence of SSI and the time taken for rehabilitation in patients undergoing major lower limb amputation due to PAD.
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- VV Vaddavalli
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Tulimieri MT, Callas PW, D'Oria M, Bertges DJ. Effectiveness of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Infrainguinal Bypass in the Vascular Quality Initiative. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 102:47-55. [PMID: 38307232 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.11.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND To analyze surgical site infections (SSIs) after infrainguinal bypass for standard dressings versus closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) in the Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI). METHODS We retrospectively analyzed SSI after infrainguinal bypass procedures in the VQI from December 2019 to December 2021 comparing ciNPWT and standard dressings. The primary outcome of any superficial or deep wound infection at 30 days was analyzed in a subset of procedures with 30-day follow-up data (cohort A, n = 1,575). Secondary outcomes including in-hospital SSI, return to the operating room (OR) for infection, and length of stay (LOS) were analyzed for all procedures (cohort B, n = 9,288). Outcomes were analyzed in propensity-matched cohorts. RESULTS Patients who received ciNPWT (n = 1,389) were more likely to be female (34% vs. 32%, P = 0.04) with a higher rate of smoking history (90% vs. 86%, P = 0.003), diabetes (54% vs. 50%, P = 0.007), obesity (34% vs. 26%, P < 0.001), prior peripheral vascular intervention (57% vs. 51%, P < 0.001), and to prosthetic conduit (55% vs. 48%, P < 0.001) compared to patients with standard dressings (n = 7,899). After propensity matching of cohort A (n = 1,256), the 30-day SSI rate was 4% (12/341) in the ciNPWT and 6% (54/896) in the standard dressing group (P = 0.07, 95% CI 0.03-1.06). In the propensity-matched in-hospital cohort B (n = 5,435), SSI was 3% (35/1,371) in the ciNPWT group and 2% (95/4,064) in the standard dressing group (P = 0.66). There was no difference in the rate of return to the OR for infection, 1% (36/4,064) vs. 1% (19/1,371) (P = 0.13) or LOS, 9.0 vs. 9.0 days (P = 0.86) for the standard versus ciNPWT groups. CONCLUSIONS In this analysis of the VQI registry, the use of ciNPWT after infrainguinal bypass did not result in a statistically significant decrease in 30-day SSI. We recommend that surgeons consider the use of ciNPWT as part of a bundled process of care for high risk rather than all patients, as it may reduce SSI after infrainguinal bypass.
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- Medical Biostatistics, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, University Hospital of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT.
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Kasten K, Yang A, Shaffer L, Kociola S, Holland C, Roche FA, Pilbeam C. Managing incisional wounds with Prevena VAC therapy in lower-extremity vascular surgery: A comparative study. Vascular 2024:17085381241247098. [PMID: 38607337 DOI: 10.1177/17085381241247098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vascular surgical site infections have been reported with an overall incidence of 5-10% for patients undergoing arterial interventions and as high as 10-20% for lower-limb bypass grafting procedures. Given that vascular surgery patients are known to be at a higher risk of postoperative wound infections and other complications, our objective was to evaluate a potential method to reduce such complications. This study compares the rate of wound healing complications between incisional negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and conventional dressings in vascular surgery patients with infra-inguinal incisions. The primary endpoint is complete closure of the wound at the 2-week follow-up appointment. Secondary endpoints include frequency infections requiring antibiotics, need for wound revision, and wound dehiscence. METHODS A prospective cohort study with retrospective control group was performed following infra-inguinal vascular surgeries for peripheral arterial disease at the Mount Carmel Health System. The patients included in this study were those who underwent a lower-extremity vascular procedure with primary closure of an incision distal to the groin between January 2014 and July 2018. Patients that had received an infra-inguinal incision with primary closure were included. Patients in the experimental group who had a Prevena Wound VAC were compared with a retrospectively obtained control arm treated with conventional dressings. Data regarding wound healing and complications, specifically infections and wound dehiscence, were obtained. RESULTS A total of 201 patients were recruited in our study: 64 in the Prevena group and 137 in the control group. There was a significant reduction in the number of open wounds in the Prevena group compared to the control group at the 2-week follow-up (10.9% Prevena vs 33.6% control; p = .0005). When evaluated in aggregate, there was a statistically significant reduction in the number of patients who succumbed to any complication in the Prevena arm compared with traditional dressings (13 (20.3%) Prevena vs 72 (52.6%) control; p < .0001). 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.
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- Kody Kasten
- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA
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Rezk F, Åstrand H, Svensson-Björk R, Hasselmann J, Nyman J, Butt T, Bilos L, Pirouzram A, Acosta S. Multicenter parallel randomized trial evaluating incisional negative pressure wound therapy for the prevention of surgical site infection after lower extremity bypass. J Vasc Surg 2024; 79:931-940.e4. [PMID: 38042513 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.11.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) applied over all incisions after lower extremity bypass in the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) is unclear. The primary and secondary aims of this study were to investigate if prophylactic iNPWT after the elective lower extremity bypass prevents SSI and other surgical wound complications. METHODS This was a multicenter, parallel, randomized controlled trial. Patients undergoing elective lower extremity bypass in 3 hospitals were randomized to either iNPWT or standard dressings. SSIs or other wound complications were assessed within the first 90 days by wound care professionals blinded to the randomized result. The validated Additional treatment, Serous discharge, Erythema, Purulent exudate, Separation of deep tissues, Isolation of bacteria, and Stay (ASEPSIS) score was used to objectively assess the wounds. ASEPSIS score ≥21 is defined as an SSI. Unilateral and bilateral groups were analyzed with the Fisher exact test and the McNemar test, respectively. RESULTS In the unilateral group (n = 100), the incidence of SSI in the iNPWT group was 34.9% (15/43), compared with 40.3% (23/57) in the control group, according to the ASEPSIS score (P = .678). In the bilateral group (n = 7), the SSI rate was 14.3% (1/7) in the iNPWT group compared with 14.3% (1/7) in the control group (P = 1.00). In the unilateral group, there was a higher wound dehiscence rate in the control group (43.9%) compared with the iNPWT group (23.3%) (P = .0366). No serious iNPWT-related adverse events were recorded. CONCLUSIONS There was no reduction of SSI rates in leg incisions with iNPWT compared with standard dressings in patients undergoing elective lower extremity bypass, whereas iNPWT reduced the incidence of wound dehiscence.
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- Francis Rezk
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Surgery, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgery, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Meng X, Xie X, Liu Y, Huang C, Wang L, Fang X, Chen X. Effect of closed incision negative pressure wound treatment in vascular surgery: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14392. [PMID: 37722871 PMCID: PMC10788581 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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The meta-analysis aimed to assess and compare the effect of closed-incision negative pressure wound (NPW) treatment in vascular surgery. Using dichotomous or contentious random or fixed effect models, the outcomes of this meta-analysis were examined, and the odds Ratio (OR) and the mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were computed. Ten examinations from 2017 to 2022 were enrolled for the present meta-analysis, including 2082 personals with vascular surgery. Closed-incision NPW treatment had significantly lower infection rates (OR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.30-0.51, p < 0.001), grade I infection rates (OR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.20-0.52, p < 0.001), grade II infection rates (OR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.21-0.71, p = 0.002), and grade III infection rates (OR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.13-0.73, p = 0.007), and surgical re-intervention (OR, 0.49; 95% CI, 0.25-0.97, p = 0.04) compared to control in personal with vascular surgery. However, no significant differences were found between closed-incision NPW treatment and control in the 30-day mortality (OR, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.29-1.00, p = 0.05), antibiotic treatment (OR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.24-1.19, p = 0.12), and length of hospital stay (MD, -0.02; 95% CI, -0.24-0.19, p = 0.83) in personnel with vascular surgery. The examined data revealed that closed-incision NPW treatment had significantly lower infection rates, grade I infection rates, grade II infection rates, and grade III infection rates, surgical re-intervention, however, there were no significant differences in 30-day mortality, antibiotic treatment, or length of hospital stay compared to control group with vascular surgery. Yet, attention should be paid to its values since some comparisons had a low number of selected studies.
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- Xiaohu Meng
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiangChina
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- Department of Wound Prosthesis, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiangChina
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Barry IP, Turley LP, Gwilym BL, Bosanquet DC, Richards T. Impact of closed-incision negative pressure wound dressings on surgical site infection following groin incisions in vascular surgery; a single-centre experience. Vascular 2023; 31:1128-1133. [PMID: 35759405 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221111007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication in vascular surgery, and is associated with increased patient morbidity, readmission and reintervention. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (CiNPWT) upon rate of SSI and length of hospital stay. METHODS This study was reported in line with the STROBE guidelines. We assessed the baseline incidence of SSI from a 12-month retrospective cohort and, following a change in practice intervention with CiNPWT, compared to a 6-month prospective cohort. The primary endpoint was incidence of SSI (according to CDC-NHSN guidelines) while secondary endpoints included length of hospital stay, readmission, reintervention and Days Alive and Out of Hospital (DAOH) to 90-days. RESULTS A total of 127 groin incisions were performed: 76 (65 patients) within the retrospective analysis and 51 (42 patients) within the prospective analysis (of whom 69% received CiNPWT). The primary endpoint of SSI was seen in 21.1% of the retrospective cohort and 9.8% of the prospective cohort (p = .099). Readmission was found to be significantly associated with the retrospective cohort (p = .016) while total admission (inclusive of re-admission) was significantly longer in those in the retrospective cohort (p = .013). DAOH-90 was 83 days (77-85) following introduction of the CiNPWT protocol as compared to the retrospective cohort (77 days (64-83), p = .04). CONCLUSION Introduction of CiNPWT was associated with a reduced length of hospital stay and improved DAOH-90. Further trials on CINPWT should include patient-centred outcomes and healthcare cost analysis.
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- Ian Patrick Barry
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
- University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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Dunson B, Kogan S, Grosser JA, Davidson A, Llull R. Influence of Closed-incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Abdominal Site Complications in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e5326. [PMID: 37817928 PMCID: PMC10561809 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Background Closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) has shown promise in reducing surgical wound complications. Among its numerous benefits, it allows for exudate management and tension offloading from wound edges. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of prophylactic ciNPWT versus conventional dressings on abdominal donor site complications in microsurgical breast reconstruction (MR). Methods A systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines in January 2023. PubMed and Embase were searched to identify all relevant studies. Data collected included rates of total wound complications, wound dehiscence, infection, seroma, and length of hospital stay. Results A total of 202 articles were screened, and eight studies (1009 patients) met the inclusion criteria. Use of ciNPWT was associated with a significantly lower rate of wound dehiscence (OR, 0.53; 95% confidence interval, 0.33-0.85; P = 0.0085, I2 = 0%). There was no significant difference in the rate of total wound complications [odds ratio (OR), 0.63; 95% CI, 0.35-1.14; P = 0.12, I2 = 69%], donor site infection (OR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.42-1.50; P = 0.47, I2 = 13%), seroma (OR, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.22-2.49; P = 0.63, I2 = 57%), or length of hospital stay (SMD, 0.089; 95% CI, -0.13-0.35; P = 0.37, I2 = 29%). Conclusions Although exudate management by ciNPWT fails to reduce surgical site infection, seroma formation, and overall length of stay, ciNPWT tension offloading properties seem to be associated with lower rates of wound dehiscence when compared with conventional dressings in abdominal-based autologous breast reconstruction.
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- Blake Dunson
- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, N.C
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- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, N.C
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- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, N.C
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- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, N.C
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- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, N.C
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Systematic Review of Groin Incision Surgical Site Infection Preventative Measures in Vascular Surgery. J Vasc Surg 2023; 77:1835-1850.e2. [PMID: 36804782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.01.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Groin surgical site infections (SSIs) after open revascularization can lead to devastating consequences in patients. As a result, prevention has been crucial in minimizing the rate of SSIs. This review aims to evaluate the current body of literature regarding prevention techniques including: prophylactic flaps, incision technique, topical antibiotic use, closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy and adhesive drapes METHODS: This review was conducted and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. A systematic review was conducted utilizing the Google Scholar ©, PubMed, and Cochrane Review databases regarding the five prevention topics. The authors identified 1,371 potential studies with 33 studies selected and analyzed after systematic review regarding the five preventative topics. RESULTS The primary outcome of interest was how the rate of SSI was affected with each preventative technique. As a result, the recommendations are: - We suggest prophylactic flaps be considered in high-risk surgical patients undergoing open arterial exposure of the groin. [Grade 2C] - We suggest consideration of transverse incisions for open arterial exposure of the groin as a means of SSI prevention. [Grade 2C] - Given the lack of data regarding topical antibiotics no recommendation can be made regarding its use. - We suggest closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy be utilized in groin surgical incisions at high risk for SSI. [Grade 2B] - Given the paucity of data regarding adhesive drapes, such as Ioban ®, no recommendation can be made regarding its use. CONCLUSIONS This review highlights the effects of various preventative techniques and their potential benefit in prevention of SSI in the groin. However, there is a glaring deficit in the available data emphasizing the need for additional robust studies to better delineate their effectiveness and implementation into surgical practice. While the use of endovascular techniques continues to increase thus limiting the amount of open arterial procedures and the potential for further studies to be conducted. In order to provide the high-quality studies needed to better evaluate these prevention techniques, large multi-institutional collaboration will likely be necessary to provide the appropriate number of patients to evaluate true effectiveness.
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Vaddavalli VV, Savlania A, Behera A, Rastogi A, Kaman L, Abuji K. Prophylactic Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Versus Standard Dressing after Major Lower Extremity Amputation: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2022; 64:579-580. [PMID: 35961625 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2022.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Venkata Vineeth Vaddavalli
- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Boll G, Callas P, Bertges DJ. Meta-analysis of prophylactic closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy for vascular surgery groin wounds. J Vasc Surg 2022; 75:2086-2093.e9. [PMID: 34999218 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.12.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Previous meta-analysis of randomized control trials evaluating the efficacy of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) on vascular surgery groin wounds reported a reduction in surgical site infections (SSI). Our aim was to perform a comprehensive, updated meta-analysis after the largest multicenter randomized control trial (RCT) on the subject to date reported no benefit of ciNPWT. METHODS A systematic review identified RCTs that compared the primary outcome of incidence of postoperative SSIs of groin incisions treated with ciNPWT or standard dressings. Secondary outcomes included wound dehiscence, composite incidence of seroma / lymph leak / hematoma, need for reoperation, in-hospital mortality, need for readmission and hospital length of stay. Odds ratios were compared across studies using random effects meta-analysis. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool, Harbord test and trim-and-fill analysis. RESULTS Eight RCTs comprised of 1125 incisions (n = 555 [49.3%] ciNPT, n = 570 [50.7%] control) were included. RCTs included 3 studies inside and 5 outside of the United States. ciNPWT was associated with a significant reduction in rate of SSIs (OR 0.39; 95% CI 0.24-0.63; p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in rate of wound dehiscence (OR 1.11, 95% CI 0.67-1.83, p = 0.68), composite incidence of seroma, lymph leak or hematoma (OR 0.49, 95% CI 0.13-1.76, p= 0.27), need for reoperation (OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.40-1.16, p = 0.16), or need for readmission (OR 0.60, 95% CI 0.30-1.21, p = 0.15). It was not possible to quantitatively evaluate in-hospital mortality or hospital length of stay. Risk of bias assessment identified high risk of bias regarding participant blinding in all studies, low risk in randomization and outcome reporting, and variability between studies in other methodologies. There was no evidence of publication bias. CONCLUSIONS Meta-analysis of pooled data suggest prophylactic use of ciNPWT for vascular groin incisions is associated with reduced rates of SSIs, with the greatest benefits seen in trials with higher baseline rates of infection in the control group.
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- Griffin Boll
- Department of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT
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- Medical Biostatistics, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
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- Department of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT.
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Silverman RP, Apostolides J, Chatterjee A, Dardano AN, Fearmonti RM, Gabriel A, Grant RT, Johnson ON, Koneru S, Kuang AA, Moreira AA, Sigalove SR. The use of closed incision negative pressure therapy for incision and surrounding soft tissue management: Expert panel consensus recommendations. Int Wound J 2021; 19:643-655. [PMID: 34382335 PMCID: PMC8874075 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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As the use of closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) becomes more widespread, dressing designs have evolved to address implementation challenges and meet surgeon demand. While traditional application of ciNPT was limited to the immediate suture line, a novel dressing that covers the incision and additional surrounding tissues has become available. To expand upon previous ciNPT recommendations and provide guidance on this new dressing, an expert panel of plastic surgeons convened to review the current literature, identify challenges to the implementation and sustainability of ciNPT, and use a modified Delphi technique to form a consensus on the appropriate use of ciNPT with full‐coverage dressings. After three rounds of collecting expert opinion via the Delphi method, consensus was reached if 80% of the panel agreed upon a statement. This manuscript establishes 10 consensus statements regarding when ciNPT with full‐coverage foam dressings should be considered or recommended in the presence of patient or incision risk factors, effective therapeutic settings and duration, precautions for use, and tools and techniques to support application. The panel also discussed areas of interest for future study of ciNPT with full‐coverage dressings. High‐quality, controlled studies are needed to expand the understanding of the benefits of ciNPT over the incision and surrounding tissues.
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- Ronald P Silverman
- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,3M Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Defy Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Weill Cornell, New York, New York, USA
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- Advanced Concepts in Plastic Surgery, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
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Groin wound infection after vascular exposure (GIVE) multicentre cohort study. Int Wound J 2021; 18:164-175. [PMID: 33236858 PMCID: PMC8244001 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Surgical site infections (SSIs) of groin wounds are a common and potentially preventable cause of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs in vascular surgery. Our aim was to define the contemporaneous rate of groin SSIs, determine clinical sequelae, and identify risk factors for SSI. An international multicentre prospective observational cohort study of consecutive patients undergoing groin incision for femoral vessel access in vascular surgery was undertaken over 3 months, follow-up was 90 days. The primary outcome was the incidence of groin wound SSI. 1337 groin incisions (1039 patients) from 37 centres were included. 115 groin incisions (8.6%) developed SSI, of which 62 (4.6%) were superficial. Patients who developed an SSI had a significantly longer length of hospital stay (6 versus 5 days, P = .005), a significantly higher rate of post-operative acute kidney injury (19.6% versus 11.7%, P = .018), with no significant difference in 90-day mortality. Female sex, Body mass index≥30 kg/m2 , ischaemic heart disease, aqueous betadine skin preparation, bypass/patch use (vein, xenograft, or prosthetic), and increased operative time were independent predictors of SSI. Groin infections, which are clinically apparent to the treating vascular unit, are frequent and their development carries significant clinical sequelae. Risk factors include modifiable and non-modifiable variables.
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Bertges DJ, Smith L, Scully RE, Wyers M, Eldrup-Jorgensen J, Suckow B, Ozaki CK, Nguyen L. A multicenter, prospective randomized trial of negative pressure wound therapy for infrainguinal revascularization with a groin incision. J Vasc Surg 2021; 74:257-267.e1. [PMID: 33548422 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.12.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Wound complications after open infrainguinal revascularization are a frequent cause of patient morbidity, resulting in increased healthcare costs. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) on groin wound complications after infrainguinal bypass and femoral endarterectomy. METHODS A total of 242 patients who had undergone infrainguinal bypass (n = 124) or femoral endarterectomy (n = 118) at five academic medical centers in New England from April 2015 to August 2019 were randomized to ciNPT (PREVENA; 3M KCI, St Paul, Minn; n = 118) or standard gauze (n = 124). The primary outcome measure was a composite endpoint of groin wound complications, including surgical site infections (SSIs), major noninfectious wound complications, or graft infections within 30 days after surgery. The secondary outcome measures included 30-day SSIs, 30-day noninfectious wound complications, readmission for wound complications, significant adverse events, and health-related quality of life using the EuroQoL 5D-3L survey. RESULTS The ciNPT and control groups had similar demographics (age, 67 vs 67 years, P = .98; male gender, 71% vs 70%, P = .86; white race, 93% vs 93%, P = .97), comorbidities (previous or current smoking, 93% vs 94%, P = .46; diabetes, 41% vs 48%, P = .20; renal insufficiency, 4% vs 7%, P = .31), and operative characteristics, including procedure type, autogenous conduit, and operative time. No differences were found in the primary composite outcome at 30 days between the two groups (ciNPT vs control: 31% vs 28%; P = .55). The incidence of SSI at 30 days was similar between the two groups (ciNPT vs control: 11% vs 12%; P = .58). Infectious (13.9% vs 12.6%; P = .77) and noninfectious (20.9% vs 17.6%; P = .53) wound complications at 30 days were also similar for the ciNPT and control groups. Wound complications requiring readmission also similar between the two groups (ciNPT vs control: 9% vs 7%; P = .54). The significant adverse event rates were not different between the two groups (ciNPT vs control: 13% vs 16%; P = .53). The mean length of the initial hospitalization was the same for the ciNPT and control groups (5.2 vs 5.7 days; P = .63). The overall health-related quality of life was similar at baseline and at 14 and 30 days postoperatively for the two groups. Although not powered for stratification, we found no differences among the subgroups in gender, obesity, diabetes, smoking, claudication, chronic limb threatening ischemia, bypass, or endarterectomy. On multivariable analysis, no differences were found in wound complications at 30 days for the ciNPT vs gauze groups (odds ratio, 1.4; 95% confidence interval, 0.8-2.6; P = .234). CONCLUSIONS In contrast to other randomized studies, our multicenter trial of infrainguinal revascularization found no differences in the 30-day groin wound complications for patients treated with ciNPT vs standard gauze dressings. However, the SSI rate was lower in the control group than reported in other studies, suggesting other practice patterns and processes of care might have reduced the rate of groin infections. Further study might identify the subsets of high-risk patients that could benefit from ciNPT.
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- Daniel J Bertges
- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vt.
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- Office of Clinical Trials Research, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vt
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass
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- Section of Vascular Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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Abstract
Summary
Background
Wound healing deficits and subsequent surgical site infections are potential complications after surgical procedures, resulting in increased morbidity and treatment costs. Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) systems seem to reduce postoperative wound complications by sealing the wound and reducing tensile forces.
Materials and methods
We conducted a collaborative English literature review in the PubMed database including publications from 2009 to 2020 on ciNPWT use in five surgical subspecialities (orthopaedics and trauma, general surgery, plastic surgery, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery). With literature reviews, case reports and expert opinions excluded, the remaining 59 studies were critically summarized and evaluated with regard to their level of evidence.
Results
Of nine studies analysed in orthopaedics and trauma, positive results of ciNPWT were reported in 55.6%. In 11 of 13 (84.6%), 13 of 15 (86.7%) and 10 of 10 (100%) of studies analysed in plastic, vascular and general surgery, respectively, a positive effect of ciNPWT was observed. On the contrary, only 4 of 12 studies from cardiac surgery discovered positive effects of ciNPWT (33.3%).
Conclusion
ciNPWT is a promising treatment modality to improve postoperative wound healing, notably when facing increased tensile forces. To optimise ciNPWT benefits, indications for its use should be based on patient- and procedure-related risk factors.
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Moncrieff MD, Sharma RA, Gathura E, Heaton MJ. Improved Perioperative Seroma and Complication Rates Following the Application of a 2-Layer Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System After Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for Metastatic Cutaneous Melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:3692-3701. [PMID: 32504367 PMCID: PMC7471175 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08513-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background Perioperative complications following inguinal lymphadenectomy, including seroma formation, are frequent. We have employed a 2-layer negative pressure wound therapy (2-LNPWT) as a method to reduce seroma rate and perioperative complications. We present the outcome of our initial experience with 2-LNPWT and compare the outcomes of its use with traditional closed suction drains (CSDs). Materials and methods A non-randomised retrospective case–control series was analysed. Surgeons performing inguinal lymphadenectomy for metastatic cutaneous melanoma utilised either the 2-LNPWT therapy or traditional CSDs according to their practice preference. Results The study included 111 patients. The cohorts were well matched for gender, disease burden, body mass index and comorbidities. The 2-LNPWT technique was associated with significantly better postoperative outcomes than CSD, in terms of incidence of seroma formation (26.9% vs 49.4%; p < 0.03), period of drainage (15 days vs 20 days; p = 0.005) and return to theatre rate (0% vs 15.3%; p = 0.03). The overall seroma rate was 44.1%. The only significant association with seroma initiation was the type of drainage system used (2-LNPWT 31.2% vs CSD 58.3%; p < 0.03; OR 3.0). The method of drainage did not alter the course of an established seroma. There was no significant difference in overall or disease-specific survival detected between the 2 groups. Conclusion This retrospective non-randomised case control study has demonstrated the safe use of a novel application of negative pressure wound therapy that significantly reduced the incidence of seroma formation and postoperative complication rate for inguinal lymphadenectomy for melanoma.
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- Marc D Moncrieff
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK. .,Norwich Medical School (University of East Anglia), Norwich, UK.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK.,Norwich Medical School (University of East Anglia), Norwich, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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Sexton F, Healy D, Keelan S, Alazzawi M, Naughton P. A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy to standard therapy in the prevention of complications after vascular surgery. Int J Surg 2020; 76:94-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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