The Efficacy of Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Closed Incisions in Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Cagney, David; Simmons, Lydia; Peter O’Leary, Donal; Corrigan, Mark; Kelly, Louise; J. O’Sullivan, Martin; Liew, Aaron; P. Redmond, H.

doi:10.1007/s00268-019-05335-x

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The Efficacy of Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Closed Incisions in Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Published in World Journal of Surgery • Jan 3, 2020

Authors:

David Cagney

Lydia Simmons

Donal Peter O’Leary

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a promising advance in the management of closed surgical incisions. NPWT application induces several effects locally within the wound including reduced lateral tension and improving lymphatic drainage. As a result, NPWT may improve wound healing ...

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Medicine

Seroma

Negative-pressure wound therapy

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