Outcome of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management with Vacuum Assisted Closure
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Vacuum assisted dressing has been advocated as a novel method in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer by stimulating the chronic wound environment Also known as Negative pressure wound therapy (npwt). A total of 100 cases clinically presenting with diabetic foot ulcer were included in the study. Fifty patients were enrolled in regular dressing group and the other 50 in VAC group. Outcome was measured using wound scoring system, duration of stay in hospital and categorizing outcome. In our clinical study after 8 days of admission 20% of patients who underwent VAC dressing had shown a high wound score compared to only 2% with normal dressing. Hospital stay and number of amputation were less with VAC dressing. Hence concluded that VAC therapy enhanced granulation tissue formation leading to better wound healing and faster recovery. Vac is thus a promising new technology in the field of wound healing.
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Dr Prince H. P.
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