Closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in elderly patients following sacral pressure sore reconstruction

JW Jeong, S Lee, JH Park - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background Pressure sores significantly affect elderly patients, with the sacrum being
especially vulnerable, often due to its proximity to the anus and potential for fecal …

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) after hybrid reconstruction of occipital pressure sore using local flap and skin graft

S Baek, JH Park - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background and objectives: Pressure sores are a common medical burden among patients,
particularly those who are bedridden or frail. Surgical management of occipital pressure …

Latest Applications of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

L Torrano, S López, G Pons - Pearls and Pitfalls in Skin Ulcer Management, 2024 - Springer
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) promotes healing, and its use in wound
dehiscence, surgical site infections, or complications is widely accepted and applied. As in …