Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Promising Weapon in the Therapeutic Wound Management Armamentarium
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Management of infected non healing wounds or the classically described hard to heal ulcers continue to pose a challenge to attending surgeon. Newer methods are being evolved to meet the challenge. The concept of negative pressure wound treatment or vacuum assisted closure is an innovative method. The mechanism of action, methodology and clinical applications are presented in this paper.
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Professor Ketan Vagholkar
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