Meta-analysis of negative-pressure wound therapy for closed surgical incisions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative wound complications are common following surgical procedures. Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is well recognized for the management of open wounds and has been applied recently to closed surgical incisions. The evidence base to support this intervention is limited. The aim of this study was to assess whether NPWT reduces postoperative wound complications when applied to closed surgical incisions.

Methods

This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials of NPWT compared with standard postoperative dressings on closed surgical incisions.

Results

Ten studies met the inclusion criteria, reporting on 1311 incisions in 1089 patients. NPWT was associated with a significant reduction in wound infection (relative risk

SUBMITTER: Hyldig N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5069647 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature