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Smith F, Donaldson J, Brown T. Debridement for surgical wounds. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 5:CD006214. [PMID: 38712723 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006214.pub5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Surgical wounds that become infected are often debrided because clinicians believe that removal of this necrotic or infected tissue may expedite wound healing. There are numerous methods of debridement available, but no consensus on which one is most effective for surgical wounds. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of different methods of debridement on the rate of debridement and healing of surgical wounds. SEARCH METHODS In October 2021, we searched the Cochrane Wounds Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and CINAHL. To identify additional studies, we searched clinical trials registries for ongoing and unpublished studies, and scanned reference lists of relevant included studies, reviews, meta-analyses, and health technology reports. There were no restrictions on language, date of publication, or study setting. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that enrolled people with a surgical wound that required debridement, and reported time to complete wound debridement or time to wound healing, or both. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently performed study selection, risk of bias assessment using the RoB 1 tool, data extraction, and GRADE assessment of the certainty of evidence. MAIN RESULTS In this fourth update, we identified one additional study for inclusion. The review now includes six studies, with 265 participants, aged three to 91 years. Five studies were published between 1979 and 1990 and one published in 2014. The studies were carried out in hospital settings in China, Denmark, Belgium, and the UK. Six studies provided six comparisons. Due to the heterogeneity of studies, it was not appropriate to conduct meta-analyses. Four studies evaluated the effectiveness of dextranomer beads/paste; however, each study used a different comparator (Eusol-soaked dressings, 10% aqueous polyvinylpyrrolidone, 0.1% chloramine-soaked packs, and silicone foam elastomer dressing). One study compared streptokinase/streptodornase with saline-soaked dressings, and one compared endoscopic surgical debridement with conventional 'open' surgical debridement. Five studies reported time to complete debridement (reported as time to a clean wound bed) and three reported time to complete healing. One study reported effect estimates (surgical debridement via endoscopy versus surgical debridement) for time to a clean wound bed and time to complete wound healing, and it was possible to calculate effect estimates for one other study (dextranomer paste versus silicone foam elastomer) for time to complete wound healing. For the other four studies that did not report effect estimates, it was not possible to calculate time to a clean wound bed or time to complete wound healing due to missing variance and participant exclusions. None of the included studies reported outcomes pertaining to proportion of wounds completely healed, rate of reduction in wound size, rate of infection, or quality of life. All studies had unclear or high risk of bias for at least one key domain. Dextranomer paste/beads (autolytic debridement) compared with four different comparators Four studies compared dextranomer paste or beads with Eusol-soaked gauze (20 participants), 10% aqueous polyvinylpyrrolidone (40 participants), 0.1% chloramine-soaked dressings (28 participants), or silicone foam elastomer (50 participants). There is very low-certainty evidence that there may be no clear difference in time to a clean wound bed between dextranomer beads and Eusol gauze. The study did not report adverse events. There is very low-certainty evidence that there may be no difference in time to a clean wound bed between dextranomer paste and 10% aqueous polyvinylpyrrolidone gauze. There was low-certainty evidence that there may be no difference in deaths and serious adverse events. There may be a difference in time until the wounds were clinically clean and time to complete wound healing between dextranomer paste and 0.1% chloramine favouring 0.1% chloramine, but we are very uncertain. There is low-certainty evidence that there may be no difference in deaths and serious adverse events. There is very low-certainty evidence that there may be no difference in time to complete healing between dextranomer beads and silicone foam elastomer. The study did not report adverse events. Streptokinase/streptodornase solution (enzymatic) compared with saline-soaked dressings One study (21 participants) compared enzymatic debridement with saline-soaked dressings. There is low-certainty evidence that there may be no difference in time to a clean wound bed or secondary suture between streptokinase/streptodornase and saline-soaked dressings. There is very low-certainty evidence that there may be no difference in deaths and serious adverse events. Surgical debridement via endoscopic ('keyhole') surgery compared with surgical debridement by 'open' surgery (the wound is opened using a scalpel) One study (106 participants) reported time to complete wound healing and time to a clean wound bed. There is low-certainty evidence that there may be a reduction in time to complete wound healing and very low-certainty evidence that there may be no difference in time to a clean wound bed with surgical debridement via endoscopy compared to 'open' surgical debridement. The study did not report adverse events. Overall, the evidence was low to very low-certainty for all outcomes. Five included studies were published before 1991 and investigated treatments that are no longer available. Worldwide production of dextranomer products has been discontinued, except for dextranomer paste, which is currently only available in South Africa. Furthermore, Eusol, used in one study as the comparator to dextranomer, is rarely used due to risk of harmful effects on healthy tissue and the enzymatic agent streptokinase/streptodornase is no longer available worldwide. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Evidence for the effects of different methods of debridement on complete wound debridement and healing of surgical wounds remains unclear. Adequately powered, methodologically robust RCTs evaluating contemporary debridement interventions for surgical wounds are needed to guide clinical decision-making.
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- Fiona Smith
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
- Obesity Institute, School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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Kapp D, Pfendler L. Management of post-Mohs surgical wounds with a hypothermically stored amniotic membrane: a case series. J Wound Care 2024; 33:S22-S27. [PMID: 38683816 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2024.33.sup5.s22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this case series is to present an alternative approach to managing post-Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Mohs) wounds with hypothermically stored amniotic membrane (HSAM). METHOD A case series of patients with post-Mohs wounds is presented, with four patients referred for hard-to-heal wounds following a Mohs procedure that was performed 1-3 months previously. All wounds underwent weekly assessment, debridement, and application of HSAM and secondary dressings. Treatment also included management of bioburden, proper skin care and compression therapy for lower extremity wounds. RESULTS This case series of seven wounds consisted of four females and three males with a mean age of 87.6 years. Mean wound size at first application of HSAM was 1.34±1.20cm2. All wounds closed, with an average time to wound closure of 43.7±27.1 days. Patients received an average of 4.6±2.5 HSAM applications. The four post-Mohs wounds with a history of being hard-to-heal had an average time to wound closure of 35.5±16.3 days, with an average duration of 86.5±32.4 days prior to the first HSAM application. CONCLUSION The results of this case series suggest that use of HSAM may provide an alternative approach to managing post-Mohs wounds. In addition, these findings suggest that HSAM may be of greatest benefit when applied early after Mohs surgery.
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- Daniel Kapp
- Daniel L. Kapp M.D. Plastic Surgery and Wound Care, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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- Daniel L. Kapp M.D. Plastic Surgery and Wound Care, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Sexton FC, Soh V, Yahya MS, Healy DA. Effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy to standard therapy in the prevention of complications after vascular surgery. Minerva Surg 2024; 79:48-58. [PMID: 37930087 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.23.10096-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Wound complications are common after vascular surgery and many may be preventable. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressings may be able to reduce wound complications relating to closed incisions following vascular surgery and several devices are currently available along with a large body of literature. This review article will describe the use of NPWT dressings in vascular surgery. We will summarize the currently available systems, the likely mechanism of action of NWPT, the published studies to date and we will give our recommendations regarding the priorities for future research on this topic.
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- Fiona C Sexton
- Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK -
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Nunes Junior ACL, Sousa LDA, de Barros GM, da Silva LL. Low-laser action analysis associated with Himatanthus drasticus extract in wound healing. Lasers Med Sci 2024; 39:31. [PMID: 38227079 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-024-03985-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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The aim of this study was to analyze the healing action of low-intensity laser therapy associated with Himatanthus drasticus in wound healing in mice. The study was experimental, analytical, controlled, randomized, and prospective. Twenty Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control with injury, injury + laser, wound + Himatanthus drasticus, and wound + laser + Himatanthus drasticus. The animals underwent surgical skin wounds on their backs, and different treatments were applied based on the group. The healing process was evaluated histologically through the analysis of collagen fibers, neovascularization, and inflammatory reaction. The results showed that low-intensity laser therapy and Himatanthus drasticus treatment improved the healing process in terms of collagen synthesis, decreased inflammatory cell migration, fibroblast proliferation, neovascularization, wound size reduction, and edema reduction. However, the combination of laser and Himatanthus drasticus did not show significant improvement compared to individual treatments. There were no statistical differences in polymorphonuclear cells between the treatment groups. Low-intensity laser therapy and Himatanthus drasticus have demonstrated positive properties in improving the healing process. Further research is needed to better understand their individual and combined effects. The study contributes to the exploration of alternative wound healing methods and encourages further investigation in this field.
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- Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Brazil.
- Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Avenue Frei Serafim, 2280 - Center (South), Teresina, 64049-550, Brazil.
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Loubani M, Cooper M, Silverman R, Bongards C, Griffin L. Surgical site infection outcomes of two different closed incision negative pressure therapy systems in cardiac surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14599. [PMID: 38272801 PMCID: PMC10794080 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) system use compared with standard of care dressings (SOC) on surgical site infection (SSI) in cardiac surgery was assessed. A systematic literature review was conducted. Risk ratios (RR) and random effects models were used to assess ciNPT with foam dressing (ciNPT-F) or multilayer absorbent dressing (ciNPT-MLA) versus SOC. Health economic models were developed to assess potential per patient cost savings. Eight studies were included in the ciNPT-F analysis and four studies were included in the ciNPT-MLA analysis. For ciNPT-F, a significant reduction in SSI incidence was observed (RR: 0.507, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.362, 0.709; p < 0.001). High-risk study analysis reported significant SSI reduction with ciNPT-F use (RR: 0.390, 95% CI: 0.205, 0.741; p = 0.004). For ciNPT-MLA, no significant difference in SSI rates were reported (RR: 0.672, 95% CI: 0.276, 1.635; p = 0.381). Health economic modelling estimated a per patient cost savings of $554 for all patients and $3242 for the high-risk population with ciNPT-F use. Health economic modelling suggests ciNPT-F may provide a cost-effective solution for sternotomy incision management. However, limited high-quality literature exists. More high-quality evidence is needed to fully assess the impact of ciNPT use following cardiac surgery.
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- Mahmoud Loubani
- Department of Cardiothoracic SurgeryCastle Hill Hospital, Hull University Teaching HospitalHullUK
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- Medical Solutions Division3M Health CareSt. PaulMinnesotaUSA
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- Medical Solutions Division3M Health CareSt. PaulMinnesotaUSA
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Mashbari H, Hamdi S, Darraj H, Awaf M, Zaalah S, Hakami F, Hakami KM, Alhazmi E, Al khairat L, Hakami SA, Aburasain A, Hakami IAI, Arishi AA. Knowledge, attitude and practices towards surgical wound care and healing among the public in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36776. [PMID: 38134059 PMCID: PMC10735108 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The purpose of this research was to evaluate how much the people in the Jazan region know about the care and healing of surgical wounds. Proper care of surgical wounds is very important to achieve the best treatment outcomes and to avoid negative consequences. However, factors like obesity, diabetes, and certain medications can impair wound healing, with surgical site infections being a major problem in the healthcare system. Therefore, this study aimed to determine public awareness and perceptions of surgical wound care to help improve education and raise awareness of the importance of proper wound care for better results. We run an observational cross-sectional study among adults above 18 years in the Jazan region. An online self-administered questionnaire was used in the collection of data. Simple random sampling was the used technique and 384 participants were calculated. The study used Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analysis and employed descriptive statistics, independent t test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearson's correlation, and multivariate logistic regression to identify factors associated with knowledge of surgical site infection and wound care. This study analyzed 599 participants' knowledge, attitude, and practice about surgical site infection and wound management. While participants had a strong general understanding of surgical wounds, only 17% had a high degree of knowledge about surgical site infection and wound management. Medical students had the highest degree of knowledge, and being a medical student was the only significant predictor of having a high level of knowledge about surgical site infection (SSI) and wound care. The study emphasizes the necessity of enhanced patient education and investment in medical education quality. The participants in this study had high overall knowledge regarding surgical wounds but lacked particular knowledge concerning surgical site infection and wound management. Medical education was discovered to be a strong predictor of having a high level of knowledge about surgical site infection and wound management. Healthcare professionals should take the lead in giving accurate and reliable information regarding wound care techniques to patients, and legislators should invest in enhancing medical education quality.
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- Hassan Mashbari
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Jazan University, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Jazan University, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Jazan University, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Jazan University, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Jazan University, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Jazan University, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Li P, Li J. Effect of incisional negative pressure therapy and conventional treatment on wound complications after orthopaedic trauma surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. Int Wound J 2023; 20:4291-4299. [PMID: 37534409 PMCID: PMC10681432 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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The results of this meta-analysis were applied to analyse the effects of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and conventional dressings on post-surgical outcomes after trauma in orthopaedics. Through June 2023, a full review of the literature has been carried out with the help of 4 databases, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science. The quality of the literature was evaluated according to the classification and exclusion criteria established for this trial, which led to an analysis of 9 related trials. The results included the injury was deeply and superficially infected, and the wound was dehiscence. The 95% confidence interval (CI) and odds ratios (OR) were computed by means of a fixed-effect and a random-effect model. Meta-analyses were conducted with RevMan 5.3. There is no statistical significance between NPWT and routine therapy for deep wound infection (OR, 1.37; 95% CI, 0.82-2.27, p = 0.23); There was no difference in the incidence of inflammation in the wound than with conventional dressings (OR, 1.10; 95% CI, 0.84-1.45, p = 0.49); But NPWT was obviously superior to that of routine therapy in superficial wound infection (OR, 2.07; 95% CI, 1.32-3.25, p = 0.002) and wound dehiscence (OR, 2.44; 95% CI, 1.31-4.57, p = 0.005); But not with respect to wound exudate. therapy group, but no statistically significant difference was found with respect to wound exudation. (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 0.86-1.57, p = 0.34). Given that some of the chosen trials are too small for this meta-analysis, caution should be exercised when treating their values. More high-quality research with a large sample is required in order to confirm the findings.
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- Ping Li
- Department of OrthopedicsPeople's Hospital Affiliated of Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Cardiac Care UnitPeople's Hospital Affiliated of Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanChina
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Liu Z, Tian S. Influence of closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy on the incidence of surgical site wound infection in patients undergoing spine surgery: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2023; 20:4193-4199. [PMID: 37518769 PMCID: PMC10681537 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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The present meta-analysis was conducted to comprehensively assess the impact of closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) on the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery, thereby aiming to provide evidence-based support for the prevention of postoperative wound infections during spinal surgery. Relevant studies pertaining to the application of ciNPWT in spinal surgery were retrieved through searches of the PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE and Cochrane Library databases, spanning from their inception to May 2023. The literature screening and data extraction were performed by two researchers based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, followed by a quality assessment of the included studies. Meta-analyses were performed using the odds ratios (ORs) and standardised mean differences (SMDs) as effect variables. RevMan 14.0 and STATA 17.0 were employed for meta-analysis of the extracted data. In total, eight articles involving 1198 patients, including 391 in the experimental group and 807 in the control group, were included. The meta-analysis results revealed that ciNPWT significantly reduced the incidence of SSIs in patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery (OR, 0.39; 95% CI: 0.22-0.67, p = 0.0007); however, it did not lead to a reduction in hospital stay duration (SMD: -0.48, 95% CI: -0.98 to 0.01, p = 0.06). Existing evidence suggests that ciNPWT has a positive impact on patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery, as it significantly reduces the incidence of postoperative surgical site wound infections; however, it does not result in a shorter hospital stay for patients.
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- Zhi‐Shen Liu
- Department of OrthopedicsJincheng General HospitalJinchengChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsJincheng General HospitalJinchengChina
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Soares do Brito J, Esperança Martins M, Goes R, Spranger A, Almeida P, Fernandes I, Portela J. Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) to minimize wound-related complications in lower limb reconstruction after bone tumor resection: preliminary proof-of-concept study. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2023; 33:2895-2902. [PMID: 36897409 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03501-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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AIMS The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of postoperative closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) and conventional dressings in wound-related complications after bone tumor resection and reconstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 50 patients with bone tumors and clinical indication for wide resection and reconstruction were included and divided into two groups (A and B). Bone defect reconstructions were achieved with modular endoprosthesis or biologic techniques, mainly involving allografts with free vascularized fibula. Group A received ciNPWT, and Group B conventional dressings. Wound-related complications, including wound dehiscence, persistent wound leakage, surgical site infections (SSIs), and causes for surgical revision, were assessed. RESULTS Nineteen patients were included in Group A and 31 in Group B. No significant differences were found between groups regarding epidemiologic and clinical presentation features, contrarily to reconstructive options, which were significantly different between both (Fisher = 10,100; p = 0.005). Additionally, Group A presented lower wound dehiscence rate (0 vs. 19.4%; χ2(1) = 4.179; p = 0.041), SSI rate (0 vs. 19.4%; χ2(1) = 4.179; p = 0.041), and surgical revision rate (5.3% vs. 32.3%; χ2(1) = 5.003; p = 0.025) compared to Group B. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study reporting the impact of ciNPWT after bone tumor resection and reconstruction, and its results support a potential role for this technique in diminishing postoperative wound complications and SSIs. A multicentric randomized controlled trial may help clarify the role and impact of ciNPWT after bone tumor resection and reconstruction.
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- Joaquim Soares do Brito
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
- Translational Oncobiology Laboratory, Instituto de Medicina Molecular - João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
- Translational Oncobiology Laboratory, Instituto de Medicina Molecular - João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028, Lisbon, Portugal
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Hong J, Xie L, Fan L, Huang H. The wound adjuncts effect of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy on stopping groin surgical site wound infection in arterial surgery: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2023; 20:2726-2734. [PMID: 36977282 PMCID: PMC10410315 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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A meta-analysis study was conducted to assess the influence of the wound adjuncts therapy of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) on stopping groin site wound infection (SWSI) in arterial surgery. A comprehensive literature examination till January 2023 was implemented and 2186 linked studies were appraised. The picked studies contained 2133 subjects with groin surgical wounds of arterial surgery in the picked studies' baseline, 1043 of them were using ciNPWT, and 1090 were using standard care. Odds ratio (OR) in addition to 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to calculate the consequence of the wound adjuncts therapy of ciNPWT on stopping groin SWSI in arterial surgery by the dichotomous and continuous styles and a fixed or random model. The ciNPWT had a significantly lower SWSI (OR, 0.42; 95% CI, 0.33-0.55, P < .001), superficial SWSI (OR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.33-0.66, P < .001), and deep SWSI (OR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.25-0.63, P < .001) compared with the standard care in groin surgical wound of arterial surgery. The ciNPWT had a significantly, lower SWSI, superficial SWSI, and deep SWSI compared with the standard care in groin surgical wounds of arterial surgery. Although precautions should be taken when commerce with the consequences because some of the picked studies for this meta-analysis was with low sample sizes.
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- Jin Hong
- Department of Vascular Hernia SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Shaoxing UniversityZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Hernia SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Shaoxing UniversityZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Hernia SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Shaoxing UniversityZhejiangChina
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- Department of Vascular Hernia SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Shaoxing UniversityZhejiangChina
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AbdelDayem AM, Nashed GA, Balamoun HA, Mostafa MS. Effectiveness of 3-Day Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Closed Abdominal Incisions in the Prevention of Wound Complications: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 27:1702-1709. [PMID: 37407900 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-023-05752-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of negative pressure wound therapy of closed abdominal incisions on wound complications. BACKGROUND Surgical wound complications including surgical site infection complicating open abdominal operations are a burden on the economy. The outcomes of SSI include prolonged hospital stays, adjuvant treatment delay, and incisional hernias leading to a decrease in the quality of life. Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy has recently been tried with promising results. METHODS A randomized controlled trial involving 140 patients post-laparotomy with primary wound closure was divided into 2 groups (70 patients each). For the first group, NPWT dressings were applied for the first 3 days and then conventional dressings for 4 days after. For the second group, conventional dressings were applied for 7 days. Patients were followed up for SSI, seroma, wound dehiscence, and hospital stay. RESULTS pNPWT was associated with a significantly lower rate of SSI development compared with gauze dressings (3/70 vs. 17/70) (p = 0.001). It also had a significant effect on lowering the incidence of seroma (0/70 vs. 7/70) (p = 0.007) and delayed wound healing (0/70 vs. 8/70) (p = 0.006) and on decreasing days of hospital stay (2.2 ± 0.6 vs. 3.5 ± 1.8) (p <0.00001). No significant difference was observed with regard to hematoma (0/70 vs. 1/70) (p = 0.5) or wound dehiscence (0/70 vs. 2/70) (p = 0.5). No burst abdomens or NPWT complications were recorded in our study. CONCLUSION Three-day NPWT applied to primarily closed incisions is effective in reducing the incidence of SSI, seroma, and delayed wound healing in abdominal operations compared to conventional gauze dressings.
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Tobiano G, Walker RM, Chaboyer W, Carlini J, Webber L, Latimer S, Kang E, Eskes AM, O'Connor T, Perger D, Gillespie BM. Patient experiences of, and preferences for, surgical wound care education. Int Wound J 2023; 20:1687-1699. [PMID: 36494081 PMCID: PMC10088828 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to describe patients' experiences of, and preferences for, surgical wound care discharge education and how these experiences predicted their ability to self-manage their surgical wounds. A telephone survey of 270 surgical patients was conducted across two hospitals two weeks after discharge. Patients preferred verbal (n = 255, 94.8%) and written surgical wound education (n = 178, 66.2%) from medical (n = 229, 85.4%) and nursing staff (n = 211, 78.7%) at discharge. The most frequent education content that patients received was information about follow-up appointments (n = 242, 89.6%) and who to contact in the community with wound care concerns (n = 233, 86.6%). Using logistic regression, patients who perceived that they participated in surgical wound care decisions were 6.5 times more likely to state that they were able to manage their wounds at home. Also, patients who agreed that medical and/or nursing staff discussed wound pain management were 3.1 times more likely to report being able to manage their surgical wounds at home. Only 40% (107/270) of patients actively participated in wound-related decision-making during discharge education. These results uncovered patient preferences, which could be used to optimise discharge education practices. Embedding patient participation into clinical workflows may enhance patients' self-management practices once home.
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- Georgia Tobiano
- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast HealthSouthportQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Division of SurgeryPrincess Alexandra HospitalWoolloongabbaQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Department of MarketingGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMCUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban VitalityAmsterdam University of Applied SciencesAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research CentreRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health SciencesDublin 2Ireland
- School of Nursing & MidwiferyRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health SciencesDublin 2Ireland
- Lida InstituteShanghaiChina
- Fakeeh College of Medical SciencesJeddahSaudi Arabia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast HealthSouthportQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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Lopez-Lopez V, Hiciano-Guillermo A, Martinez-Alarcon L, Delegido A, Alconchel F, Pons JA, Fernández JÁ, Ríos A, Rodríguez JM, Miura K, Sánchez-Bueno F, Robles-Campos R, Ramírez P. Postoperative negative-pressure incision therapy after liver transplant (PONILITRANS study): A randomized controlled trial. Surgery 2023; 173:1072-1078. [PMID: 36549975 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative complications of surgical incisions are frequent in liver transplantation. However, evidence justifying the use of incisional negative pressure wound therapy to improve surgical wound outcomes remains limited. METHODS Participating patients were randomly assigned to receive incisional negative pressure wound therapy or standard surgical dressing on the closed surgical incision of the liver transplantation. The primary endpoint was surgical site infection incidence 30 days postoperatively. The secondary endpoints included surgical site events (ie, surgical site infection, dehiscence, hematoma, and seroma) and wound quality of life. RESULTS Between December 2018 and September 2021, 108 patients (54 in the incisional negative pressure wound therapy group and 54 in the control group) were enrolled in this study. The incidence of surgical site infection at 30 days postoperatively was 7.4% in the treatment group and 13% in the control group (P = .34). The rate of surgical site events was similar in the treatment in the and control group (27.8% vs 29.6%, P = .83). In relation to wound quality of life, the mean score was 75.20 ± 7.27 in the incisional negative pressure wound therapy group and 72.82 ± 10.57 in the control group (P = .23). CONCLUSION The prophylactic use of negative pressure wound therapy on primarily closed incisions did not significantly reduce incisional surgical site infection and surgical site event rates after liver transplantation compared with standard surgical dressings.
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- Victor Lopez-Lopez
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain.
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Hepatology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Digestive and Endocrine Surgery and Transplantation of Abdominal Organs Research Group, Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia, Spain. https://twitter.com/ramirez_cirugia
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Hrubovčák J, Jelínek P, Žídek R, Martínek L. Prophylactic application of closed-incision NPWT in aseptic surgery - a review of literature. Cas Lek Cesk 2023; 162:207-211. [PMID: 37923563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Negative pressure wound therapy is a generally accepted method of treating septic or secreting wounds. In contrast to that, postoperative application of negative pressure wound therapy to primarily closed surgical wounds is referred to as closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (Ci-NPWT). According to available sources, wounds after prophylactic application of Ci-NPWT show lower complication rates, especially wound infections, and dehiscence. The literature confirms that the Ci-NPWT technique improves healing of all surgical wounds, both septic and aseptic.
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Muresan M, Suciu H, Marian D, Muresan AV, Gabor RM, Neagoe RM, Sala D, Denes M, Muresan S, Melano MI, Balmos IA. A single-center prospective study on the efficiency of negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional wound therapy in the postoperative management of devitalized and infected wounds. Ann Ital Chir 2023; 94:411-418. [PMID: 37794810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In this study, we aim to present the benefits of using negative pressure wound therapy, particularly with respect to the speed up of recovery time of devitalized and infected post-operative wounds, cost-effectiveness of local healing, pain relief during treatment, and returning to work and resuming normal daily activities at an earlier time. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective study performed in General Surgery Clinic, between 2016-2018. The study comprised 67 patients divided into two groups: A (29 patients who underwent negative pressure wound therapy) and B (38 patients who underwent conventional wound therapy). RESULTS The average age of patients included in group A was 64.2 ± 12.3 years and in group B, 63.2 ± 9.7 years (p=0.440). The wounds were located on the foot, thigh, abdomen, and other areas, and the average length of stay in hospital was 33 ± 18 days for group A versus 17 ± 14 days for group B (p=0.042) but with an average local healing time of 12 ± 5 days in group A versus 44 ± 17 days in group B (p<0.001). The average cost of hospitalization was higher in group A: 17,868 ± 9,560 RON (3,834 ± 2,051 euros) compared to group B: 6,025 ± 4,137 RON (1,292 ± 887 euros) (p=0.443) but the average cost of local healing was lower in group A: 5,437 ± 2,238 RON (1,166 ± 480 euro) compared to group B: 6,840 ± 3,520 RON (1,467 ± 755 euro) (p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS The treatment of devitalized and infected post-operative wounds by using negative pressure wound therapy reduces local and complete healing time by approximately 30%, local healing costs by 26%, and allows better pain management during treatment with minimal complications. KEY WORDS Negative pressure wound Therapy, Conventional wound therapy, Local healing, average cost.
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Nguyen KA, Taylor GA, Webster TK, Jenkins RA, Houston NS, Kahler DL, Gassman AA, Jones CM. Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Is Protective Against Postoperative Cardiothoracic Wound Infection. Ann Plast Surg 2022; 88:S197-S200. [PMID: 35513319 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sternal wound infections are a rare but life-threatening complication of cardiothoracic surgery. Prior literature has supported the use of negative pressure wound therapy to decrease sternal wound infections and promote healing. This study sought to determine whether closed incision negative pressure therapy reduced wound infection and improved outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed including all adult patients who underwent nontraumatic cardiothoracic surgery at a single institution between 2016 and 2018 (n = 1199). Patient characteristics, clinical variables, and surgical outcomes were compared between those who did and did not receive incisional negative pressure wound therapy intraoperatively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis determined factors predictive or protective of the development of complications. RESULTS Incisional negative pressure wound therapy was used in 58.9% of patients. Patients who received this therapy were older with statistically higher rates of hyperlipidemia, statin, and antihypertensive use. The use of negative pressure wound therapy was found to significantly reduce rates of both wound infection (3.0% vs 6.3%, P = 0.01) and readmission for wound infection (0.7% vs 2.6%, P = 0.01). After controlling for confounding variables, negative pressure wound therapy was found to be a protective factor of surgical wound infection (odds ratio, 0.497; 95% confidence interval, 0.262-0.945). CONCLUSIONS In the largest population studied to date, this study supported the expanded use of negative pressure therapy on sternal wound incisions to decrease infection rates.
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- Kaitlin A Nguyen
- From the Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- From the Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- From the Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- From the Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- From the Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- From the Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- PRMA Plastic Surgery Center for Advanced Reconstruction, San Antonio, TX
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- From the Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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BACKGROUND Indications for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) are broad and include prophylaxis for surgical site infections (SSIs). Existing evidence for the effectiveness of NPWT on postoperative wounds healing by primary closure remains uncertain. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of NPWT for preventing SSI in wounds healing through primary closure, and to assess the cost-effectiveness of NPWT in wounds healing through primary closure. SEARCH METHODS In January 2021, we searched the Cochrane Wounds Specialised Register; the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL); Ovid MEDLINE (including In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations); Ovid Embase and EBSCO CINAHL Plus. We also searched clinical trials registries and references of included studies, systematic reviews and health technology reports. There were no restrictions on language, publication date or study setting. SELECTION CRITERIA We included trials if they allocated participants to treatment randomly and compared NPWT with any other type of wound dressing, or compared one type of NPWT with another. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS At least two review authors independently assessed trials using predetermined inclusion criteria. We carried out data extraction, assessment using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and quality assessment according to Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations methodology. Our primary outcomes were SSI, mortality, and wound dehiscence. MAIN RESULTS In this fourth update, we added 18 new randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and one new economic study, resulting in a total of 62 RCTs (13,340 included participants) and six economic studies. Studies evaluated NPWT in a wide range of surgeries, including orthopaedic, obstetric, vascular and general procedures. All studies compared NPWT with standard dressings. Most studies had unclear or high risk of bias for at least one key domain. Primary outcomes Eleven studies (6384 participants) which reported mortality were pooled. There is low-certainty evidence showing there may be a reduced risk of death after surgery for people treated with NPWT (0.84%) compared with standard dressings (1.17%) but there is uncertainty around this as confidence intervals include risk of benefits and harm; risk ratio (RR) 0.78 (95% CI 0.47 to 1.30; I2 = 0%). Fifty-four studies reported SSI; 44 studies (11,403 participants) were pooled. There is moderate-certainty evidence that NPWT probably results in fewer SSIs (8.7% of participants) than treatment with standard dressings (11.75%) after surgery; RR 0.73 (95% CI 0.63 to 0.85; I2 = 29%). Thirty studies reported wound dehiscence; 23 studies (8724 participants) were pooled. There is moderate-certainty evidence that there is probably little or no difference in dehiscence between people treated with NPWT (6.62%) and those treated with standard dressing (6.97%), although there is imprecision around the estimate that includes risk of benefit and harms; RR 0.97 (95% CI 0.82 to 1.16; I2 = 4%). Evidence was downgraded for imprecision, risk of bias, or a combination of these. Secondary outcomes There is low-certainty evidence for the outcomes of reoperation and seroma; in each case, confidence intervals included both benefit and harm. There may be a reduced risk of reoperation favouring the standard dressing arm, but this was imprecise: RR 1.13 (95% CI 0.91 to 1.41; I2 = 2%; 18 trials; 6272 participants). There may be a reduced risk of seroma for people treated with NPWT but this is imprecise: the RR was 0.82 (95% CI 0.65 to 1.05; I2 = 0%; 15 trials; 5436 participants). For skin blisters, there is low-certainty evidence that people treated with NPWT may be more likely to develop skin blisters compared with those treated with standard dressing (RR 3.55; 95% CI 1.43 to 8.77; I2 = 74%; 11 trials; 5015 participants). The effect of NPWT on haematoma is uncertain (RR 0.79; 95 % CI 0.48 to 1.30; I2 = 0%; 17 trials; 5909 participants; very low-certainty evidence). There is low-certainty evidence of little to no difference in reported pain between groups. Pain was measured in different ways and most studies could not be pooled; this GRADE assessment is based on all fourteen trials reporting pain; the pooled RR for the proportion of participants who experienced pain was 1.52 (95% CI 0.20, 11.31; I2 = 34%; two studies; 632 participants). Cost-effectiveness Six economic studies, based wholly or partially on trials in our review, assessed the cost-effectiveness of NPWT compared with standard care. They considered NPWT in five indications: caesarean sections in obese women; surgery for lower limb fracture; knee/hip arthroplasty; coronary artery bypass grafts; and vascular surgery with inguinal incisions. They calculated quality-adjusted life-years or an equivalent, and produced estimates of the treatments' relative cost-effectiveness. The reporting quality was good but the evidence certainty varied from moderate to very low. There is moderate-certainty evidence that NPWT in surgery for lower limb fracture was not cost-effective at any threshold of willingness-to-pay and that NPWT is probably cost-effective in obese women undergoing caesarean section. Other studies found low or very low-certainty evidence indicating that NPWT may be cost-effective for the indications assessed. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS People with primary closure of their surgical wound and treated prophylactically with NPWT following surgery probably experience fewer SSIs than people treated with standard dressings but there is probably no difference in wound dehiscence (moderate-certainty evidence). There may be a reduced risk of death after surgery for people treated with NPWT compared with standard dressings but there is uncertainty around this as confidence intervals include risk of benefit and harm (low-certainty evidence). People treated with NPWT may experience more instances of skin blistering compared with standard dressing treatment (low-certainty evidence). There are no clear differences in other secondary outcomes where most evidence is low or very low-certainty. Assessments of cost-effectiveness of NPWT produced differing results in different indications. There is a large number of ongoing studies, the results of which may change the findings of this review. Decisions about use of NPWT should take into account surgical indication and setting and consider evidence for all outcomes.
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- Gill Norman
- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Oxford Trauma, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford, UK
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- Ward 64, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester Foundation NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, Manchester, UK
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- NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Chermside Community Health Centre, Community and Oral Health Directorate, Brisbane, Australia
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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Ayuso SA, Elhage SA, Okorji LM, Kercher KW, Colavita PD, Heniford BT, Augenstein VA. Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Decreases Wound Morbidity in Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction With Concomitant Panniculectomy. Ann Plast Surg 2022; 88:429-433. [PMID: 34670966 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) with concomitant panniculectomy (CP) may be at higher risk for wound complications due to the need for large incisions and tissue undermining. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the use of closed-incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) decreases wound complications in AWR patients undergoing CP. METHODS Beginning in February 2018, all patients at this institution who underwent AWR with CP received ciNPT. These patients were identified from a prospectively maintained institutional database. A standard dressing (non-NPT) group was then created in a 1:1 fashion by identifying patients who had AWR with CP immediately before the beginning of ciNPT use (2016-2018). A univariate comparison was made between the ciNPT and non-NPT groups. The primary outcome was wound complication rate; however, other perioperative outcomes, such as requirement for reoperation, were also tracked. Standard statistical methods and logistic regression were used. RESULTS In total, 134 patients met criteria, with 67 patients each in the ciNPT and non-NPT groups. When comparing patients in the ciNPT and non-NPT groups, they were demographically similar, including body mass index, smoking, and diabetes (P < 0.05). Hernias was large on average (289.5 ± 158.2 vs 315.3 ± 197.3 cm2, P = 0.92) and predominantly recurrent (58.5% vs 72.6%, P = 0.14). Wound complications were much lower in the ciNPT group (15.6% vs 35.5%, P = 0.01), which was mainly driven by a decrease in superficial wound breakdown (3.1% vs 19.7%, P < 0.01). Patients in the ciNPT group were less likely to require a return trip to the operating room for wound complications (0.0% vs 13.3%, P < 0.01). In logistic regression, the use of ciNPT continued to correlate with reduced wound complication rates (P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS In AWR with CP, the use of ciNPT significantly decreased the risk of postoperative wound complications, particularly superficial wound breakdown, and lessened the need for wound-related reoperation.
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- Sullivan A Ayuso
- From the Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
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van Dam MA, Strietman M, van Eps RG, Wever JJ, Veger HT. Clinical Relevance of Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT) for SSI-Risk Reduction in Vascular Surgery Through a Groin Incision. Ann Vasc Surg 2022; 78:93-102. [PMID: 34537352 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vascular surgery, especially lower limb revascularization surgery, has one of the highest rates of surgical complications, predominantly surgical site infections (SSI). Resulting in a significant burden of additional costs due to longer hospital stays, re-admissions and re-interventions, mainly attributable to deep incisional SSIs. Closed incisional negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) is a relatively new strategy in the postoperative management surgical wounds, aiming to reduce surgical wound complications. When discussing the clinical relevance of ciNPT, it is crucial to take into account the outcome of therapy as well as the additional costs related to ciNPT. Since, the additional costs must be justified by an associated decrease in the morbidity and costs associated with groin wound complications, which are particularly attributable to deep incisional SSIs. The current literature evaluating the beneficial effect of ciNPT in groin incisional vascular surgery, predominantly focusses on the decrease in superficial SSIs. Whereas this study aims to address and discuss the clinical relevance of ciNPT over conventional wound dressings, by separately evaluating and comparing the incidence of superficial and deep SSIs and their related re-admissions and re-interventions. METHODS In this single center prospective cohort study performed in a non-academic hospital in The Netherlands, 59 consecutive patients (67 incisions) were included between January and October 2019. All underwent elective vascular surgery with groin (access) incisions for either lower limb revascularization surgery or abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. The study group was treated with six days ciNPT (PREVENA Incision Management System; KCI/3M, San Antonio, TX, USA) and matched for equal comparison to a historical retrospectively analysed cohort of 54 consecutive patients (60 incisions), all of whom have undergone elective vascular surgery for equal indications with groin (access) incisions in our center between January and October 2018. The standard-care group was treated following standard surgical wound care protocol with conventional surgical self-adhesive plaster (10 × 15cm, Mepore, Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Gothenburg, Sweden). RESULTS Study groups were comparable at baseline, except for Body Mass Index (BMI), which was significantly higher in the ciNPT-group (P =.021). No significant differences for formation of seroma, hematoma, as well as wound dehiscence and SSIs were found between both groups. Groin SSIs were seen in 12.1% of the patients in the ciNPT-group and in 13.0% in the Standard-care group (OR 0.80, CI ((0.26, 2.48)), deep SSI contributed for 4 out of 7 patients of total SSIs in the ciNPT-group and for 2 out of 7 patients in the standard of care group (P-value >0.05). Analysis for incidence of hospital re-admission and re-intervention in both study groups showed no significant difference. Subset analysis in both study groups for SSIs differentiated in superficial and deep SSIs showed that only deep SSIs resulted in re-interventions. CONCLUSIONS Based on the findings in the population of our single center study, we conclude that routine use of ciNPT was not effective in reducing groin wound complications, and therefore could not replicate the promising findings from some previous studies. Furthermore, we did not find a reduction in the incidence of deep SSIs, which comprise the highest morbidity and costs. Considering our findings as well as the associated additional expenses related to ciNPT, it might be superfluous at this stage to use ciNPT as the new standard of post-operative groin incision care for all lower limb revascularization and abdominal aortic aneurysm surgeries. In our opinion further research is warranted for establishing a risk-factor based model for determination of the indication of ciNPT. To be able to achieve a more substantiated decision for utilizing ciNPT compared to standard surgical wound care in groin incisional vascular surgical interventions.
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- Martijn A van Dam
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hagaziekenhuis, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2455AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Wound Expertise Center, Hagaziekenhuis, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2455AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hagaziekenhuis, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2455AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hagaziekenhuis, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2455AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hagaziekenhuis, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2455AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Ogawa R. The Most Current Algorithms for the Treatment and Prevention of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids: A 2020 Update of the Algorithms Published 10 Years Ago. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 149:79e-94e. [PMID: 34813576 PMCID: PMC8687618 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND In 2010, this Journal published my comprehensive review of the literature on hypertrophic scars and keloids. In that article, I presented evidence-based algorithms for the prevention and treatment of these refractory pathologic scars. In the ensuing decade, substantial progress has been made in the field, including many new randomized controlled trials. To reflect this, I have updated my review. METHODS All studies were evaluated for methodologic quality. Baseline characteristics of patients were extracted along with the interventions and their outcomes. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and comprehensive reviews were included if available. RESULTS Risk factors that promote hypertrophic scar and keloid growth include local factors (tension on the wound/scar), systemic factors (e.g., hypertension), genetic factors (e.g., single-nucleotide polymorphisms), and lifestyle factors. Treatment of hypertrophic scars depends on scar contracture severity: if severe, surgery is the first choice. If not, conservative therapies are indicated. Keloid treatment depends on whether they are small and single or large and multiple. Small and single keloids can be treated radically by surgery with adjuvant therapy (e.g., radiotherapy) or multimodal conservative therapy. For large and multiple keloids, volume- and number-reducing surgery is a choice. Regardless of the treatment(s), patients should be followed up over the long term. Conservative therapies, including gel sheets, tape fixation, topical and injected external agents, oral agents, and makeup therapy, should be administered on a case-by-case basis. CONCLUSIONS Randomized controlled trials on pathologic scar management have increased markedly over the past decade. Although these studies suffer from various limitations, they have greatly improved hypertrophic scar and keloid management. Future high-quality trials are likely to improve the current hypertrophic scar and keloid treatment algorithms further.
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- Rei Ogawa
- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Nippon Medical School
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Chobpenthai T, Poosiripinyo T, Tuntarattanapong P, Thanindratarn P, Trathitephun W. Outcomes of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate skin adhesives following musculoskeletal oncology surgery: A STROBE-compliant observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28326. [PMID: 34918713 PMCID: PMC8678018 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2OCA) is a high-viscosity medical-grade tissue adhesive that is routinely used. However, no studies have evaluated its use in musculoskeletal surgery.We enrolled 99 patients who underwent musculoskeletal surgery. 2OCA was chosen for wound closure and was performed by a specific surgeon for all patients. The drying times for the adhesive were recorded, and photographs were obtained intra-operatively. Posttreatment follow-up consisted of queries regarding pain level and recording incisional dehiscence, wound infection, hematoma, and incisional bleeding. Data collection was performed postoperatively at 48 hours, 5 to 10 days, 14 days, and 30 days. Other adverse events were documented.2OCA was applied to 110 incisions in 99 patients, comprising 62 female and 37 male patients. The mean age of patients was 50.41 (±16.83) years; mean incision length was 10.24 (±5.7) cm, and the mean pain score using a visual analogue scale was 2.37 on a postoperative day 7. The mean drying time was 1.81 (±0.59) minutes; 91 (91%) patients reported excellent and superior satisfaction, and the remaining patients reported "good" (6%) and "fair" (2%) satisfaction. The percentages of dehiscence, hematoma and keloid formation were considerably low.In this study, 2OCA was safe for musculoskeletal oncology surgical incisions. The incidence of postoperative adverse events was low. However, some patients develop hematomas. Postoperative pain was low, and patient satisfaction was high. 2OCA can be a practical alternative to traditional suture closure for skin incisions after musculoskeletal surgery.
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- Thanapon Chobpenthai
- Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chulabhorn Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Lin X, Zhu M, Yuan J, Zhi F, Hou X. Clinical use of platelet-rich fibrin in the repair of non-healing incision wounds after fibular fracture surgery: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27994. [PMID: 34918648 PMCID: PMC8677990 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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RATIONALE This report describes rehabilitation for a 53-year-old female recovering from non-healing skin and soft tissue defect after distal tibial open fracture by using platelet-rich fibrin topical repair following an automobile accident. PATIENT CONCERNS The patient was admitted to a rehabilitation specialty hospital approximately 1 year post a fracture of the distal left tibiofibula and separate surgical tibiofibular fracture incision and internal fixation + bone grafting. DIAGNOSES Clinical presentation included the left ankle incision was interrupted for about 3 cm with poor healing, a small amount of muscle necrosis, fat liquefaction, a large amount of yellow purulent secretion overflow and necrotic material was seen in the local wound. INTERVENTIONS Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) gel was injected into the wounds and submerged sites to make full contact with the wounds and close the wounds with the autologous platelet-rich fibrin prepared by mixing, and then covered with oil gauze to keep the wounds moist and promote granulation growth. The outermost layer was covered with cotton pads. OUTCOMES After 30 days of 2 PRF treatments, the skin defect was healed and no significant abnormality was observed at 6 months follow-up. LESSONS Treatment with topical autologous platelet-rich plasma gel Significantly accelerates the healing of wounds, shortens healing time, improves healing quality and reduces scar formation without significant adverse effects.
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León Arellano M, Barragán Serrano C, Guedea M, Garcia Pérez JC, Sanz Ortega G, Guevara-Martinez J, Gomez Abril S, González Puga C, Arroyo A, Cantero Cid R. Surgical Wound Complications after Colorectal Surgery with Single-Use Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Versus Surgical Dressing over Closed Incisions: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Adv Skin Wound Care 2021; 34:657-661. [PMID: 34175866 DOI: 10.1097/01.asw.0000756512.87211.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Global studies indicate that surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major healthcare challenge within hospitals and can have a profound impact on patient quality of life and healthcare costs. Closed-incision negative-pressure therapy (ciNPT) has been reported to provide positive clinical benefits for patients with various incisions, including those following colorectal surgeries. METHODS Investigators performed a prospective, randomized, multicenter trial to evaluate complications of surgical incisions in patients who received a ciNPT dressing versus a conventional surgical dressing (control) over their closed incision following colorectal surgery. The incidence of SSI was determined at 7, 15, and 30 days postsurgery. RESULTS A total of 148 patients participated in the study. Results showed that the SSI rate on day 7 was lower in the ciNPT group versus the control group (10/75 [13.3%] vs 17/73 [23.3%]), but this difference was not statistically significant. On day 15, the SSI rate was 12/75 (16.0%) in the ciNPT group versus 21/73 (28.8%) in the control group; however, this difference was only marginally statistically significant (P = .0621). At 1 month, the SSI rate remained lower in the ciNPT group (13/75 [17.3%] vs 21/73 [28.8%], P = .0983) compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS Future studies with larger population sizes are necessary to determine the impact of ciNPT on patients' incisions after colorectal surgery.
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- Miguel León Arellano
- In the Department of General and Digestive Surgery at the Hospital Fundación Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain, Miguel León Arellano, MD, is Colorectal Surgeon; and Cristina Barragán Serrano, MD, is Surgeon, Esophagogastric Unit. Manuela Guedea, MD, is Surgeon, General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Clinico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza. Juan Carlos Garcia Pérez, MD, is General Surgeon, General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid. Gonzalo Sanz Ortega, MD, is Surgeon, General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid. Jenny Guevara-Martinez, MD, is General and Digestive Surgeon, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid. Segundo Gomez Abril, MD, is Clinical Chief, General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Doctor Pesset, Valencia. Cristina González Puga, MD, is Surgeon, General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital San Cecilio, Granada. Antonio Arroyo, PhD, MD, is Chief of Surgery, General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Elche, Elche. Ramón Cantero Cid, PhD, MD, is Professor of Medical Sciences, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid. Acknowledgments: This study was sponsored by PREVENA Incision Management System, KCI, San Antonio, Texas, who provided the closed-incision negative-pressure therapy devices. The authors have disclosed no other financial relationships related to this article. Submitted October 15, 2020; accepted in revised form January 7, 2021; published online ahead of print June 26, 2021
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Chetter I, Arundel C, Martin BC, Hewitt C, Fairhurst C, Joshi K, Mott A, Rodgers S, Goncalves PS, Torgerson D, Wilkinson J, Blazeby J, Macefield R, Dixon S, Henderson E, Oswald A, Dumville J, Lee M, Pinkney T, Stubbs N, Wilson L. Negative pressure wound therapy versus usual care for surgical wounds healing by secondary intention (SWHSI-2 trial): study protocol for a pragmatic, multicentre, cross surgical specialty, randomised controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:739. [PMID: 34696784 PMCID: PMC8543414 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05662-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The majority of surgical wounds are closed (for example with sutures or staples) and so heal by primary intention. Where closure is not possible, or the wound subsequently breaks down, wounds may be left to heal from the bottom up (healing by secondary intention). Surgical wound healing by secondary intention (SWHSI) frequently presents a significant management challenge. Additional treatments are often required during the course of healing, and thus a significant financial burden is associated with treating these wounds. Increasingly, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is used in the management of SWHSI. This wound dressing system provides a negative pressure (vacuum) to the wound, removing fluid into a canister, which is believed to be conducive to wound healing. Despite the increasing use of NPWT, there is limited robust evidence for the effectiveness of this device. A well-designed and conducted randomised controlled trial is now required to ascertain if NPWT is a clinically and cost-effective treatment for SWHSI. METHODS SWHSI-2 is a pragmatic, multi-centre, cross surgical specialty, two arm, parallel group, randomised controlled superiority trial. Adult patients with a SWHSI will be randomised to receive either NPWT or usual care (no NPWT) and will be followed up for 12 months. The primary outcome will be time to healing (defined as full epithelial cover in absence of a scab) in number of days since randomisation. Secondary outcomes will include key clinical events (hospital admission or discharge, treatment status, reoperation, amputation, antibiotic use and death), wound infection, wound pain, health-related quality of life, health utility and resource use. DISCUSSION Given the increasing use of NPWT, despite limited high-quality supporting evidence, the SWHSI-2 Trial will provide robust evidence on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of NPWT in the management of SWHSI. The SWHSI-2 Trial opened to recruitment in May 2019 and is currently recruiting across 20 participating centres. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN 26277546 . Prospectively registered on 25 March 2019.
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- Ian Chetter
- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, Lower Ground Floor ARRC Building, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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Bolton L. Platelet-Rich Plasma: Optimal Use in Surgical Wounds. Wounds 2021; 33:219-221. [PMID: 34357880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Activated platelets release a rich broth of growth factors involved in wound healing. One way to deliver activated platelets to wounds is in the form of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) harvested by centrifuging the patient's venous blood after activating the platelets with collagen or calcium chloride and/or autologous thrombin, then delicately removing the supernatant, called platelet-poor plasma (PPP). Platelet-rich plasma is usually injected into the lesion and/or applied topically, then sealed in or over the wound using a moisture-retentive dressing. Platelet-rich plasma (often with PPP) has been applied at different times, depths, and frequencies to chronic and acute wounds using various PRP doses and vehicles to achieve widely differing results. Meta-analyses have reported that PRP improved healing rates of open diabetic foot ulcers and venous ulcers and may reduce pain and surgical site infection (SSI) incidence in open and closed acute surgical wounds. However, inconsistency in study methods and outcome measures limited consistency of pain and SSI results. No consistent effect on healing or deep SSI rates was reported as a result of adding 1 intraoperative dose of PRP in the surgical site before closing elective foot and ankle surgery incisions of 250 patients as compared with 250 similar patients receiving the same procedure without PRP. After decades of research, ideal parameters of PRP delivery and use on each type of wound remain unclear for improving SSI, acute wound pain, and healing outcomes. This installment of the Evidence Corner reviews 2 surgical studies that may provide clues about optimal PRP use. One triple-blind randomized clinical trial (RCT) focused on irrigation of freshly closed carpal ligament surgical incisions with PRP as compared with PPP. Another non-blind RCT explored the effect of injecting PRP into open pilonidal sinus excisions 4 days and 12 days after surgery.
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- Laura Bolton
- Department of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM. The impact of negative pressure wound therapy for closed surgical incisions on surgical site infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgery 2021; 169:1257-1259. [PMID: 32888710 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Giuseppe Brisinda
- Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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Otaviano MH, Salles M, Ching TH, Dettoni JL, Coulibaly IGS, Fukunaga ET, Gamba MA, Moraes JCD. Topical Oxygen Jet Therapy (TOJT) for treating infected chronic surgical wounds. Braz J Infect Dis 2021; 25:101547. [PMID: 33626326 PMCID: PMC9392103 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjid.2021.101547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of Topical Oxygen Jet Therapy (TOJT) in the treatment of surgical wounds in adult patients who has clinical signs of infection for over 30 days; and to identify the pathogens causing complicated skin and soft tissue infections. METHOD Parallel, randomized clinical trials randomly divided into "Control Group" (CG) and "Treatment Group" (TG), which were followed up for 10 consecutive days. Venous antibiotics and dressings were used in both groups. In addition, TOJT were used on the wounds in the TG. The outcome criteria were based on clinical indicators: Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) and Visual Analog Scale Pain (VAS). The paired t-test or Wilcoxon, chi-squared or Fisher's exact test, and Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney tests were used with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS 73 inpatients were included and followed up: 39 in TG and 34, CG. There were no significant differences in socio-demographic variables or of initial laboratory tests, except for blood glucose that was higher in TG than in CG (p = 0.044). Ten days into treatment, both the area of PUSH wounds (p < 0.001) and the pain scale (p = 0.029) were significantly reduced in TG. Staphylococcus aureus was the most prevalent pathogen (40%) with no significant difference between the two groups. DISCUSSION Although the follow-up time was of only ten days, a significant improvement was observed in TG. As a limitation of the study, the small sample size precluded the comparison of S. aureus infections between the two groups. CONCLUSION TOJT accelerated the healing process, reduced pain and contributed to an improvement in the clinical status of the wounds when compared to CG. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness and relevance of the employed technique. It can be easily incorporated as a routine procedure in hospitals without extra investment.
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- Faculdade de Ciências Medicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Ciências Medicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Ciências Medicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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SUMMARY The use of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has expanded over the last 3 decades, paralleled and documented by an increase in research. This article discusses the evolution and current applications of NPWT in modern breast reconstruction. Negative-pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell (NPWTi-d) technology can be used to remove infectious material, facilitate salvaging compromised tissue, and stabilize the soft-tissue environment. Published consensus NPWTi-d guidelines can aid in treatment selection and implementation of this new technology. The therapeutic approach of simultaneously removing infectious material and actively improving mastectomy flap perfusion and thickness is a burgeoning concept, and illustrative cases are presented. NPWTi-d preliminary use has led to reconstruction salvage with reproducible early experience and outcomes, and it is hoped that it will raise interest and awareness of this promising application of the technology to improve breast reconstruction outcomes.
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Borovkova NV, Makarov MS, Ponomarev IN, Andreev YV, Storozheva MV, Budaev AA. Experimental Study of the Effect of Biological Matrixes with Stabilized and Non-Stabilized Platelets on Reparative Process in the Wound Equivalent to Deep Burn. Bull Exp Biol Med 2020; 170:128-134. [PMID: 33231804 DOI: 10.1007/s10517-020-05019-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We studied reparative effect of platelet-filled biological matrixes in the treatment of mice with wounds equivalent to deep burn. The wound coatings were based on decellularized dermal matrix without platelets (control), with native platelets, and with platelets stabilized with 2.5 μM nanosilver. In 3 days, the epithelial layer and derma were absent in all groups and extensive scab was formed. Dermal matrix with platelets simulated intensive migration of macrophages and fibroblasts to the wound bottom; in the control group, this migration was absent. In 14 days, granulation tissue appeared in the wound bottom in animals of all groups; in the experimental groups, the number of vessels was 2-4-fold higher than in the control, though the number of inflammatory cells in experimental groups remained high. On day 21, the scab on the most of the wound area was absent in all animals of the experimental groups and epithelialization and hair growth were pronounced, comparing to control. Nevertheless, in experiment dermal layer was not already completed, inflammation reaction remained.
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- N V Borovkova
- N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia.
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- N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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Laser resurfacing has progressed since the 1980s to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic indications with ever-evolving safety parameters. While laser technology has evolved to provide a more favorable safety profile and decrease wound healing time, advances in post-procedure healing agents have also helped to mitigate adverse effects, such as persistent erythema, dyspigmentation, acneiform eruptions, dermatitis, infections, and scarring. We reviewed the evidence of growth factors, stem cells, silicone and silicone polymers, botanical based treatments, fatty acids, probiotics, and closed dressings on post-ablative laser skin resurfacing. All reviewed agents demonstrated some evidence in improving post-procedure outcomes, albeit mixed in many cases. Additionally, these studies contain small numbers of participants, vary in type, strength, and clinical indication for which the resurfacing laser was used, and have differing postprocedural evaluation protocols and assessments. This highlights a need for standardization of clinical studies and the importance of choosing an optimal postprocedural skincare plan depending on every unique clinical scenario. J Drugs Dermatol. 2020;19(11):1050-1055. doi:10.36849/JDD.2020.5386.
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Sandy-Hodgetts K, Parsons R, Norman R, Fear MW, Wood FM, White SW. Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in the prevention of surgical wound complications in the cesarean section at-risk population: a parallel group randomised multicentre trial-the CYGNUS protocol. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e035727. [PMID: 33077559 PMCID: PMC7574944 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Caesarean delivery is steadily becoming one of the more common surgical procedures in Australia with over 100 000 caesarean sections performed each year. Over the last 10 years in Australia, the caesarean section rate has increased from 28% in 2003 to 33% in 2013. On the international stage, the Australian caesarean delivery rates are higher than the average for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Australia ranked as 8 out of 33 and is second to the USA. Postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) and wound complications are the most common and costly event following a caesarean section. Globally, complication rates following a caesarean delivery vary from 4.9% to 9.8%. Complications such as infection and wound breakdown affect the postpartum mother's health and well-being, and contribute to healthcare costs for clinical management that often spans the acute, community and primary healthcare settings. Published level one studies using advanced wound dressings in the identified 'at-risk' population prior to surgery for prophylactic intervention are yet to be forthcoming. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A parallel group randomised control trial of 448 patients will be conducted across two metropolitan hospitals in Perth, Western Australia, which provide obstetric and midwifery services. We will recruit pregnant women in the last trimester, prior to their admission into the healthcare facility for delivery of their child. We will use a computer-generated block sequence to randomise the 448 participants to either the interventional (negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressing, n=224) or comparator arm (non-NPWT dressing, n=224). The primary outcome measure is the occurrence of surgical wound dehiscence (SSWD) or SSI. The Centres for Disease Control reporting definition of either superficial or deep infection at 30 days will be used as the outcome measure definition. SWD will be classified as per the World Union of Wound Healing Societies grading system (grade I-IV). We will assess recruitment rate, and adherence to intervention and follow-up. We will assess the potential effectiveness of NPWT in the prevention of postpartum surgical wound complications at three time points during the study; postoperative days 5, 14 and 30, after which the participant will be closed out of the trial. We will use statistical methods to determine efficacy, and risk stratification will be conducted to determine the SWD risk profile of the participant. Follow-up at day 30 will assess superficial and deep infection, and wound dehiscence (grade I-IV) and the core outcome data set for wound complications. This study will collect health-related quality of life (European Quality of Life 5-Dimensions 5-Level Scale), mortality and late complications such as further surgery with a cost analysis conducted. The primary analysis will be by intention-to-treat. This clinical trial protocol follows the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) and the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained through St John of God Health Care (HREC1409), Western Australia Department of Health King Edward Memorial Hospital (HREC3111). Study findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. We used the SPIRIT checklist when writing our study protocol. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12618002006224p).
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- Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts
- Skin Integrity Research Institute, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University Faculty of Health Sciences, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Curtin University Faculty of Health Sciences, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Burn Injury Research Unit, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Fiona Stanley and Princess Margaret Hospitals, Burns Service of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Western Australia Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Maternal Fetal Medicine Service, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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Bioadhesives such as tissue adhesives, hemostatic agents, and tissue sealants have potential advantages over sutures and staples for wound closure, hemostasis, and integration of implantable devices onto wet tissues. However, existing bioadhesives display several limitations including slow adhesion formation, weak bonding, low biocompatibility, poor mechanical match with tissues, and/or lack of triggerable benign detachment. Here, we report a bioadhesive that can form instant tough adhesion on various wet dynamic tissues and can be benignly detached from the adhered tissues on demand with a biocompatible triggering solution. The adhesion of the bioadhesive relies on the removal of interfacial water from the tissue surface, followed by physical and covalent cross-linking with the tissue surface. The triggerable detachment of the bioadhesive results from the cleavage of bioadhesive's cross-links with the tissue surface by the triggering solution. After it is adhered to wet tissues, the bioadhesive becomes a tough hydrogel with mechanical compliance and stretchability comparable with those of soft tissues. We validate in vivo biocompatibility of the bioadhesive and the triggering solution in a rat model and demonstrate potential applications of the bioadhesive with triggerable benign detachment in ex vivo porcine models.
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- Xiaoyu Chen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139;
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
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O'Malley QF, Sims JR, Sandler ML, Spitzer H, Urken ML. The use of negative pressure wound therapy in the primary setting for high-risk head and neck surgery. Am J Otolaryngol 2020; 41:102470. [PMID: 32299639 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND In head and neck surgery, dead space is typically managed by transferring a secondary pedicled flap or harvesting a larger composite flap with a muscular component. We demonstrate the novel use of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to obliterate dead space and reduce possible communication between the upper aerodigestive tract and the contents of the neck. METHODS We present a single-institutional case series of five patients with high-risk head and neck cancer treated with NPWT after ablative and reconstructive surgery to eliminate dead space following surgical resection. RESULTS All patients achieved successful wound closure following NPWT, which was applied in the secondary setting to combat infection in one patient and the primary setting to prophylactically eliminate dead space in four patients. CONCLUSION NPWT can be used to treat unfilled dead space in the primary setting of head and neck ablative and reconstructive surgery and help to avoid wound healing problems as well as the need for secondary flap transfers.
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- Quinn F O'Malley
- THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, 10 Union Square East, Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003, USA.
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- THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, 10 Union Square East, Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, 10 Union Square East, Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003, USA
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- THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, 10 Union Square East, Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003, USA
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- THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, 10 Union Square East, Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003, USA
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- THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, 10 Union Square East, Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, 10 Union Square East, Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003, USA
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Jayathilake A, Jayaweera JAAS, Kumbukgolla WW, Herath S. Influence of early postoperative showering in undressed surgical wound for better clinical outcome. J Perioper Pract 2020; 30:163-169. [PMID: 31524077 DOI: 10.1177/1750458919868903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Surgeons instruct the patients to avoid postoperative bathing and dress the wounds until the sutures are removed. All wounds were sutured at the end of surgery and kept undressed. Participants received a tap water body bath where the water covered the wound after 24h of surgery. The control group were asked not to wet the dressed surgical site until wound inspection on days 3 and 5. The patients were followed up in the surgery clinic on days 14 and 30 after surgery, when age, sex and type of surgery-matched controls' surgical site infection was significantly high in clean/contaminated and contaminated appendicectomy, breast lump excision, inguinal herniotomy and tendon repair surgeries. In contaminated appendicectomy, clean/contaminated and contaminated herniotomies postsurgical infections other than surgical site infection were significantly low in test groups. Early mobilisation, keeping the surgical wounds moist and providing a clean environment are suitable to minimise the surgical wound and other associated infections.
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- Anuradha Jayathilake
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka
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Desvigne MN, Berman ML, Villanueva DS, Fawcett K, Aragon J, Wardman AL, Moya J. Initial Experience Using Disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Closed Incisions Following Outpatient Wound Reconstruction. Wounds 2020; 32:E31-E33. [PMID: 32813672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Wound reconstruction surgeries are at high risk for failure. Outpatient wound reconstruction (OWR) describes these procedures performed in the outpatient setting under local anesthesia. The use of closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) has been shown to protect the incision and help minimize the risk of postoperative complications. To date, this has not been readily adopted in the outpatient setting. The authors report their initial experience with 3 cases of OWR with ciNPT used by the application of disposable negative pressure wound therapy (dNPWT) to the closed, postsurgical incision. The results of these 3 cases were favorable. While more data are needed, the authors believe the use of dNPWT with OWR will help optimize surgical outcomes and serve as an alternative to surgery with acute hospitalization.
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- Valley Wound Care Specialists, Glendale, AZ
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Isaac DL. Complex Wound Management Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time in a Cancer Care Setting. Wounds 2020; 32:118-122. [PMID: 32804665 PMCID: PMC8415011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Unresolved wound healing represents a major health care cost with a negative impact on patient quality of life, especially among oncology patients who exhibit a delay in the wound healing cascade due to chemotherapy and radiation. In order to address this problem, the author utilized negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) to cleanse wounds of debris and help promote healing. OBJECTIVE The author examines the impact of NPWTi-d on multiple indicators of wound healing progress in 6 cancer patients with complex wounds and multiple comorbidities. MATERIALS AND METHODS The NPWTi-d was initiated with instillation of normal saline or 0.125% hypochlorite solution, which was allowed to dwell for 3 to 20 minutes, followed by 2 to 3.5 hours of -125 mm Hg continuous negative pressure. Dressing changes were performed every 2 to 3 days. Debridements, incision and drainage, and antibiotics were administered as necessary. RESULTS A total of 1 woman and 5 men (average age, 62 years; range, 53-78 years) presented with the following wounds: surgical dehiscence (n = 3), pressure injury (n = 1), chronic seroma (n = 1), and abdominal wall abscess (n = 1). Malignancy was not detectable in any wounds. Patient comorbidities included diabetes, hypertension, and past treatment for cancers. The NPWTi-d was applied for 1 to 2 weeks, after which the wounds exhibited a reduction in slough, an improvement in granulation tissue, and a decrease in wound volume. Wounds were closed with a flap or transitioned to conventional NPWT prior to discharge home or to a rehabilitation facility for outpatient recovery. CONCLUSIONS As shown in this case series, NPWTi-d was a beneficial tool for cleansing the wound bed, thus creating a moist, closed wound environment conducive to healing. Using NPWTi-d supported the formation of a healthy wound bed and contributed to rapid, positive outcomes in this patient population.
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Norman G, Goh EL, Dumville JC, Shi C, Liu Z, Chiverton L, Stankiewicz M, Reid A. Negative pressure wound therapy for surgical wounds healing by primary closure. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 5:CD009261. [PMID: 32356396 PMCID: PMC7192856 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009261.pub5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Indications for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) are broad and include prophylaxis for surgical site infections (SSIs). Existing evidence for the effectiveness of NPWT on postoperative wounds healing by primary closure remains uncertain. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of NPWT for preventing SSI in wounds healing through primary closure, and to assess the cost-effectiveness of NPWT in wounds healing through primary closure. SEARCH METHODS In June 2019, we searched the Cochrane Wounds Specialised Register; the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL); Ovid MEDLINE (including In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations); Ovid Embase and EBSCO CINAHL Plus. We also searched clinical trials registries and references of included studies, systematic reviews and health technology reports. There were no restrictions on language, publication date or study setting. SELECTION CRITERIA We included trials if they allocated participants to treatment randomly and compared NPWT with any other type of wound dressing, or compared one type of NPWT with another type of NPWT. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS At least two review authors independently assessed trials using predetermined inclusion criteria. We carried out data extraction, assessment using the Cochrane 'Risk of bias' tool, and quality assessment according to Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations methodology. MAIN RESULTS In this third update, we added 15 new randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and three new economic studies, resulting in a total of 44 RCTs (7447 included participants) and five economic studies. Studies evaluated NPWT in the context of a wide range of surgeries including orthopaedic, obstetric, vascular and general procedures. Economic studies assessed NPWT in orthopaedic, obstetric and general surgical settings. All studies compared NPWT with standard dressings. Most studies had unclear or high risk of bias for at least one key domain. Primary outcomes Four studies (2107 participants) reported mortality. There is low-certainty evidence (downgraded twice for imprecision) showing no clear difference in the risk of death after surgery for people treated with NPWT (2.3%) compared with standard dressings (2.7%) (risk ratio (RR) 0.86; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.50 to 1.47; I2 = 0%). Thirty-nine studies reported SSI; 31 of these (6204 participants), were included in meta-analysis. There is moderate-certainty evidence (downgraded once for risk of bias) that NPWT probably results in fewer SSI (8.8% of participants) than treatment with standard dressings (13.0% of participants) after surgery; RR 0.66 (95% CI 0.55 to 0.80 ; I2 = 23%). Eighteen studies reported dehiscence; 14 of these (3809 participants) were included in meta-analysis. There is low-certainty evidence (downgraded once for risk of bias and once for imprecision) showing no clear difference in the risk of dehiscence after surgery for NPWT (5.3% of participants) compared with standard dressings (6.2% of participants) (RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.13; I2 = 0%). Secondary outcomes There is low-certainty evidence showing no clear difference between NPWT and standard treatment for the outcomes of reoperation and incidence of seroma. For reoperation, the RR was 1.04 (95% CI 0.78 to 1.41; I2 = 13%; 12 trials; 3523 participants); for seroma, the RR was 0.72 (95% CI 0.50 to 1.05; I2 = 0%; seven trials; 729 participants). The effect of NPWT on occurrence of haematoma or skin blisters is uncertain (very low-certainty evidence); for haematoma, the RR was 0.67 (95% CI 0.28 to 1.59; I2 = 0%; nine trials; 1202 participants) and for blisters the RR was 2.64 (95% CI 0.65 to 10.68; I2 = 69%; seven trials; 796 participants). The overall effect of NPWT on pain is uncertain (very low-certainty evidence from seven trials (2218 participants) which reported disparate measures of pain); but moderate-certainty evidence suggests there is probably little difference between the groups in pain after three or six months following surgery for lower limb fracture (one trial, 1549 participants). There is also moderate-certainty evidence for women undergoing caesarean sections (one trial, 876 participants) and people having surgery for lower limb fractures (one trial, 1549 participants) that there is probably little difference in quality of life scores at 30 days or 3 or 6 months, respectively. Cost-effectiveness Five economic studies, based wholly or partially on trials included in our review, assessed the cost-effectiveness of NPWT compared with standard care. They considered NPWT in four indications: caesarean sections in obese women; surgery for lower limb fracture; knee/hip arthroplasty and coronary artery bypass graft surgery. They calculated quality-adjusted life-years for treatment groups and produced estimates of the treatments' relative cost-effectiveness. The reporting quality was good but the grade of the evidence varied from moderate to very low. There is moderate-certainty evidence that NPWT in surgery for lower limb fracture was not cost-effective at any threshold of willingness-to-pay and that NPWT is probably cost-effective in obese women undergoing caesarean section. Other studies found low or very low-certainty evidence indicating that NPWT may be cost-effective for the indications assessed. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS People experiencing primary wound closure of their surgical wound and treated prophylactically with NPWT following surgery probably experience fewer SSI than people treated with standard dressings (moderate-certainty evidence). There is no clear difference in number of deaths or wound dehiscence between people treated with NPWT and standard dressings (low-certainty evidence). There are also no clear differences in secondary outcomes where all evidence was low or very low-certainty. In caesarean section in obese women and surgery for lower limb fracture, there is probably little difference in quality of life scores (moderate-certainty evidence). Most evidence on pain is very low-certainty, but there is probably no difference in pain between NPWT and standard dressings after surgery for lower limb fracture (moderate-certainty evidence). Assessments of cost-effectiveness of NPWT produced differing results in different indications. There is a large number of ongoing studies, the results of which may change the findings of this review. Decisions about use of NPWT should take into account surgical indication and setting and consider evidence for all outcomes.
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- Gill Norman
- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Oxford Trauma, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Chermside Community Health Centre, Community and Oral Health Directorate, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, Manchester, UK
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Ehrhardt JD, Nakayama DK, O'Leary JP. Carbolic Acid before Joseph Lister: Rail Ties, Sewage, Manure, and the Great Stink. Am Surg 2020; 86:176-183. [PMID: 32223794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Before Joseph Lister's landmark Lancet publications on the use of carbolic acid wound dressings in 1867, surgeons Jules Lemaire in France and Enrico Bottini in Italy had already used carbolic acid on hundreds of patients to control suppurative wounds. After Friedlieb Runge isolated it from coal tar in 1834, a number of scientists recognized the efficacy of carbolic acid in preventing decay and neutralizing the stench of dead animals and human cadavers. Frederick Calvert, Alexander McDougall, and Angus Smith in Manchester promoted a powdered form of carbolic acid as a deodorizing agent to treat municipal sewage across the United Kingdom, most notably during London's famous "Great Stink" of 1858. Edmond Corne in France introduced his formulation, which Alfred-Armand-Louis-Marie Velpeau, Ferdinand LeBeuf, and Lemaire adapted for clinical use in 1859. Lemaire wrote extensively on carbolic acid and its surgical application in three publications from 1860 to 1862. In 1866, Bottini published his experience of 600 cases where it was used. In 1865, Lister began to use carbolic acid in open fractures after Thomas Anderson, his colleague in agricultural chemistry at the University of Glasgow, told him about its use in Carlisle sewage works. This article traces the rich history of carbolic acid from an unknown compound in coal to the cornerstone of Listerism in late-19th-century operating rooms.
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- John D Ehrhardt
- From the *Department of Surgery, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, Florida and
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- †Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- From the *Department of Surgery, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, Florida and
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- Jose W Ricardo
- Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York.
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Tlapák J, Chmátal P, Oniscenko B, Pavlík V, Dosel P, Páral J, Lochman P. The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on gene expression: microarray analysis on wound healing. Undersea Hyperb Med 2020; 47:31-37. [PMID: 32176944 DOI: 10.22462/01.03.2020.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy can have a positive effect on wound healing, angiogenesis and blood flow. No prior study has described the effects of HBO2 therapy and gene expression of this process. The goal of our research was to show the effects of HBO2 and its impact at the molecular level on angiogenesis, proliferation, differentiation, oxidative stress, inflammation, and extracellular matrix formation. Live animal subjects were used for simulating the process of wound healing under standard conditions and under the influence of HBO2. METHODS Two experimental groups were created using injured rabbits (N=24), one group (N=12) treated with hyperbaric therapy twice a day and one (N=12) with standard wound care management. Wounds were surgical, uninfected, and in healthy animal test subjects. We compared the whole genomic analysis of the transcriptome with the use of microarray technology at three intervals during treatment. RESULTS The induction of the wounds in rabbit skin increased expression of hundreds of genes in both treatment groups. The numbers of elevated and decreased genes gradually reduced as the wound healed. Gene expression analysis showed elevated expression of several genes associated with inflammation in both groups of injured animals. Genes connected to the process of angiogenesis, proliferation, differentiation, oxidative stress and extracellular matrix formation were without statistically significant changes. CONCLUSION The evidence did not support that HBO2 had any significant effect on gene expression during wound healing. Additionally, there was no evidence to support that there were changes in gene expression in either treatment group.
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- Jakub Tlapák
- The Institute of Aviation Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- The Institute of Aviation Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- The Institute of Aviation Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- Cell Physiology Research Group, Contipro a.s., Dolni Dobrouc, Czech Republic
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- The Institute of Aviation Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Meffert L, Davison J, Glass N, Willey M. Improving Efficiency of Hip Fracture Care by Simplifying Wound Management and Eliminating Unnecessary Clinical Follow-Up. Iowa Orthop J 2020; 40:147-151. [PMID: 32742223 PMCID: PMC7368544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND We conducted a retrospective review of geriatric hip fractures at our institution evaluating how a change in practice to 2-octyl cyanoacrylate adhesive (Dermabond®) with polyester mesh (Prineo®) and elimination of the 2-week follow-up visit impacts quality and efficiency of care after hip fracture. Our aim was to determine the impact of simplified wound closure and extended clinical follow-up on the number of outpatient calls to nurses and wound complications. METHODS Patients included in this assessment were aged ≥65 years who underwent surgical fixation or hip replacement for proximal femur fracture during a one-year period preceding and following the implementation of Prineo® usage in wound closure (January 1 2017 to December 31, 2018). Information on demographics, comorbidities, nutritional screening, discharge location, wound complications, follow-up rates, and number of call-ins to the on-call nursing line within 6 weeks of surgery were collected via chart review. Cohort demographics and categorical outcomes were compared using Chi Square analysis and Wilcoxon Rank Sum test for continuous variables. The relationships between demographics, wound closure, fracture characteristics, and postoperative SSI was modeled with logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 208 (n = 110 pre-practice change) patients were included in this analysis. No differences in age, sex, comorbidity rates, or race were identified between groups at baseline (p >.05). Outcomes analysis of Discharge Disposition, Length of Hospital Stay, SSI, 30 Day Mortality and Readmission found no significant differences between groups. Utilization of the nursing call service did not vary between groups within 6-weeks of surgery (p >.05). CONCLUSIONS The findings from this study underscore the utility of this closure system in hip fracture wound care and are in concurrence with other studies of Prineo® system that found no significant increase in wound complications up to 6 weeks after surgery. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The benefits of this surgical site closure system include the elimination of a 2-week follow-up and consequential reduction in unnecessary visits. Future analysis is needed to assess more long-term follow-up, determine the cost savings impact of this practice, potential SSI reduction, and assess its application in other surgical settings.Level of Evidence: IV.
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- Liana Meffert
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Iowa City, IA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Iowa City, IA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Iowa City, IA
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McMullan C, Blazeby J, Donovan JL, Rooshenas L, Elliott D, Mathers J. Dressing use issues in primary abdominal wounds: a qualitative study of health staff and patient views. Br J Nurs 2019; 28:S10-S18. [PMID: 31714826 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.20.s10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Primary surgical abdominal wounds are usually covered with a dressing. However, little is known about the practical issues and costs around these dressings. This study aimed to provide an in-depth description of patients' and health professionals' perspectives on the clinical and practical issues associated with standard and novel dressing (glue-as-a-dressing) use on primary surgical wounds, and to establish whether and how their experience compares with these perspectives. During semi-structured interviews, patients and health professionals discussed their positive experience of glue-as-a-dressing and no dressing around six themes: wound contamination and infection, wound healing, wound care, physical protection afforded by simple dressings, the potential psychological impact of an exposed wound, and ability to carry out everyday tasks. Current views on the practice of dressings for primary abdominal wounds are influenced by ingrained clinical practice. These views can be challenged when exposed to novel dressing strategies or as new evidence of the clinical effect of dressing strategies emerges.
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- Christel McMullan
- Research Fellow, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham
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- Professor of Surgery, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, and Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
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- Professor of Social Medicine, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, and NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care West, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust
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- Lecturer in Qualitative Health Science, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
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- Research Fellow, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
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- Senior Lecturer in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Applied Research, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham
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Raventós XC, Flores Climente VA, García Navarro X, Perez Gil A, Salido Vallejo R, Vázquez Doval FJ. Efficacy of an Innovative Film-Forming Wound Dressing on Open Wounds. Skinmed 2019; 17:298-304. [PMID: 31782702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Standards in post-surgery wound care management require a rapid healing process in order to prevent and minimize abnormal scarring. For the healing process to start as early as possible, the ideal dressing should be applied directly on the open wound and perfectly adapt to it. The authors report a case study series regarding the efficacy of a flexible film-forming wound dressing in the form of a gel (Stratamed®, Stratpharma AG, Switzerland) that is approved for the use on open wounds and injured skin. Evidence from the current study shows that, while remaining safe to use, the dressing was efficacious in promoting epithelialization and accelerated wound healing of areas in which skin integrity had been compromised, and at the same time prevented the formation of abnormal scars. Results were observed across a broad range of dermatologic surgical procedures. All treated conditions showed a beneficial outcome, as well as an overall favorable patient treatment perception.
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- Xavier Cubiró Raventós
- From the Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain;
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- Departamento de Dermatologia, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Valme, Sevilla, Spain
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Pađen L, Griffiths J, Cullum N. A cross-sectional survey of patients with open surgical wounds in Slovenia. Health Soc Care Community 2019; 27:e213-e222. [PMID: 30549131 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Most surgical wounds heal by primary intention, that is, the wound is closed with sutures, clips, or glue. However, some surgical wounds are either left open to heal from the bottom up ("healing by secondary intention") or break open partially or fully after primary closure. There is little basic knowledge about the occurrence and natural history of surgical wounds healing by secondary intention (SWHSI); therefore, the aim of this survey was to estimate the number of people with SWHSI in Slovenia, the nature of these wounds, and to investigate how they are managed. A multiservice, cross-sectional survey was carried out over a 2-week period in the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia (population 288,919). Healthcare professionals across health and social care settings completed one anonymised form for each patient with a SWHSI. Forms were completed for 110 patients. The point prevalence of SWHSI was 0.38 per 1,000 of the population (95% CI: 0.33-0.44). Patients' mean age was 50.5 years. The majority of SWHSI were planned to heal by secondary intention before surgery (76/110, 69%). Of SWHSI, 83% (92/110) were treated with wound dressings, and 6% were treated with negative pressure wound therapy. Data were missing for 11 cases. This survey is the first to provide essential information about the extent, nature, and treatment of SWHSI in Slovenia. Furthermore, it is one of the latest of a very small number of studies to have contributed to knowledge about SWHSI globally. The results from the survey can be used for planning future research, health resources management, and policy development.
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- Ljubiša Pađen
- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Nursing, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Research & Innovation Division, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Hegarty J, Howson V, Wills T, Creedon SA, Mc Cluskey P, Lane A, Connolly A, Walshe N, Noonan B, Guidera F, Gallagher AG, Murphy S. Acute surgical wound-dressing procedure: Description of the steps involved in the development and validation of an observational metric. Int Wound J 2019; 16:641-648. [PMID: 30932342 PMCID: PMC6850176 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Revised: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to develop an observational metric that could be used to assess the performance of a practitioner in completing an acute surgical wound-dressing procedure using aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT). A team of clinicians, academics, and researchers came together to develop an observational metric using an iterative six-stage process, culminating in a Delphi panel meeting. A scoping review of the literature provided a background empirical perspective relating to wound-dressing procedure performance. Video recordings of acute surgical wound-dressing procedures performed by nurses in clinical (n = 11) and simulated (n = 3) settings were viewed repeatedly and were iteratively deconstructed by the metric development group. This facilitated the identification of the discrete component steps, potential errors, and sentinel (serious) errors, which characterise a wound dressing procedure and formed part of the observational metric. The ANTT wound-dressing observational metric was stress tested for clarity, the ability to be scored, and interrater reliability, calculated during a further phase of video analysis. The metric was then subjected to a process of cyclical evaluation by a Delphi panel (n = 21) to obtain face and content validity of the metric. The Delphi panel deliberation verified the face and content validity of the metric. The final metric has three phases, 31 individual steps, 18 errors, and 27 sentinel errors. The metric is a tool that identifies the standard to be attained in the performance of acute surgical wound dressings. It can be used as both an adjunct to an educational programme and as a tool to assess a practitioner's performance of a wound-dressing procedure in both simulated and clinical practice contexts.
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- Josephine Hegarty
- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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- Nursing Division, Cork University Hospital GroupIreland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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- Nursing Division, Mercy University HospitalCorkIreland
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- Application of Science to Simulation based Education and Research on Training Centre, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland & Faculty of Life and Health SciencesUlster University, Magee Campus, Northland Rd, Londonderry BT48 7JLUnited Kingdom
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity College CorkIreland
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Scognamiglio F, Travan A, Bussani R, Borgogna M, Donati I, Bosmans JWAM, Bouvy ND, Marsich E. Development of hyaluronan-based membranes for the healing of intestinal surgical wounds: a preliminary study. J Mater Sci Mater Med 2019; 30:60. [PMID: 31127386 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-019-6262-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Implantable membranes based on alginate and hyaluronic acid (HA) were manufactured to obtain a rapidly resorbing pliable mesh for the in situ administration of HA to intestinal tissue. Morphological analyses of this interpenetrated matrix pointed out a homogeneous polymeric texture while degradation studies demonstrated that the material is able to dissolve in physiological solutions within few days. Biological studies in vitro showed that the membrane is biocompatible towards human dermal fibroblasts and that liquid extracts from the HA-containing membrane can stimulate wound healing. A preliminary in vivo biocompatibility study on rats showed that the membranes in direct contact with the intestine did not elicit any acute adverse reaction or immune response, while only a mild inflammatory reaction was noticed at the mesenteric or serosal region. Overall, these results appear to support the application of these polysaccharide-based materials for intestinal wound healing.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute of Pathological Anatomy, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Research Institute NUTRIM, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Research Institute NUTRIM, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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Kotha V, Walter E, Stimac G, Kim P. Incisional Application of Negative Pressure for Nontraumatic Lower Extremity Amputations: A Review. Surg Technol Int 2019; 34:49-55. [PMID: 30472722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In the environment of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease (PVD), there is a high risk of incisional complications following amputation, including seroma, hematoma, infection, and dehiscence. Incisional negative-pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) is a novel application of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) that may be able to mitigate these complications and reduce the need for revisional surgery (including higher-level major lower-extremity amputations). It may also facilitate an increased rate of healing and earlier return to function. iNPWT has been used successfully in high-risk patients to decrease complications. In highly comorbid patients receiving iNPWT for primary closure of abdominal wall reconstruction, incisional infection rates were reduced from 48% to 7% (p=0.029). Furthermore, the need for revisional surgery was significantly decreased in those treated with iNPWT (48% vs.7%, p<0.001), as was the rate of dehiscence (10.68% vs. 5.32%, p<0.001). Major lower-extremity amputations in the multi-comorbid patient have a 16% incidence of incisional dehiscence. Additionally, the rate of infection has been reported to be as high as 22%. Five-year mortality following major lower-extremity amputation is reported to be 50% or higher. This high mortality rate is due, in part, to wound-healing complications. iNPWT can potentially reduce these healing complications and mortality. As of yet, no prospective, randomized trial has shown reduced morbidity, earlier return to function, or reduced mortality with the use of iNPWT after a lower-extremity amputation. This review presents recent findings regarding the use of iNPWT. Further studies on this topic are needed.
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- Vikas Kotha
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Center for Wound Healing, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
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- eorgetown University School of Medicine, Vice Chair of Research for MedStar Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Center for Wound Healing, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
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Pappalardo V, Frattini F, Ardita V, Rausei S. Negative Pressure Therapy (NPWT) for Management of Surgical Wounds: Effects on Wound Healing and Analysis of Devices Evolution. Surg Technol Int 2019; 34:56-67. [PMID: 31034574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Infection and wound dehiscence are common complications after surgery and open surgical wounds are difficult to manage. Usually surgical incisions are closed by fixing the edges together. However, in case of significant tissue loss, infected surgical field, or particular cases, wounds may be left open. In recent years, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been widely used for management of various complicated wounds and to support postoperative tissue healing. Another emerging indication for NPWT, applied directly to the closed incisions, is to prevent infections or dehiscences in patients with increased risk of surgical-site complications (iNPWT). Furthermore, the combination of negative pressure with intermittent instillation of solution (NPWTi) seems to be effective in the treatment of a variety of complex wounds. Even if the role of NPWT in promoting wound healing has been largely accepted, there is a lack of evidence (few high-level clinical studies) regarding its effectiveness and further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms of action. This article contains a review of recent scientific and clinical research related to indications, contraindications, and mechanisms of action of NPWT to clarify current knowledge, technological evolutions, and future perspectives of devices.
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale di Circolo, ASST Settelaghi, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery San Raffaele Hospital, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Depertment of Surgery, Ospedale S. Antonio Abate, ASST Valle Olona, Gallarate, Italy
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Platto JF, Maarouf M, Hendricks A, Kurtzman DJ, Shi VY. Animated video consultation for reducing pre-operative anxiety in dermatologic surgery. Dermatol Online J 2019; 25:13030/qt5f51t2xf. [PMID: 30982298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Pre-operative anxiety is common in patients undergoing dermatologic surgery. This pilot study aimed to evaluate whether the addition of an animated educational video to conventional in-person surgery consultation helps to reduce pre-operative anxiety related to anesthesia, surgery, wound care, and post-operative pain in patients undergoing outpatient dermatologic surgery. Patients awaiting dermatologic surgery were randomized into groups with conventional consultation, or video with consultation prior to undergoing their procedure. The conventional consultation group received conventional consultation with the surgeon, whereas the video with consultation group received conventional consultation and a two-minute-long animated educational video. Intra- and inter-individual score differences were assessed based on baseline and subsequent surveys. Although not statistically significant, video with consultation group anxiety scores were lower than conventional consultation group across all categories. After crossing over, conventional consultation group patients reported statistically significant improvement in anxiety related to all areas except wound care, in which anxiety did not change significantly, although a trend toward reduced anxiety was seen. Animated educational videos during surgical consultation can reduce pre-operative anxiety related to anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative pain. Future studies should explore its benefit to clinical outcomes and overall surgical experience.
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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