Use of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Wu RT, Sumpio BJ, Miller S, Sumpio BE. Use of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 143: 31s-35s. PMID: 30586101, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansNegative-Pressure Wound TherapyPostoperative CareSurgical WoundSurgical Wound InfectionThoracic Surgical ProceduresVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsNegative pressure therapyVascular surgeryClosed incision negative pressure therapyIncision negative pressure therapySurgical site infectionMedian sternotomy infectionsGroin woundsSerious sequelaeSite infectionSternotomy infectionsGauze dressingsTraditional gauze dressingsSurgeryTherapyCardiothoracicInfectionRecent enthusiasmComplicationsSequelae