Analyzing 19 studies, researchers reviewed whether single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) could diminish surgical site infections (SSIs) in at-risk patients with closed surgical incisions. The meta-analysis indicated a significant reduction in composite, superficial, and deep SSIs with sNPWT compared to standard care across diverse surgical specialties. The -80 mmHg sNPWT device emerged as an effective approach, displaying reduced SSI rates in a heterogeneous surgical population, highlighting its potential impact on infection prevention.
Review by James K, Glasswell A and Costa B in Am J Surg
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