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Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Summary

455 relevant articles (34 outcomes, 35 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: The application of a vacuum across the surface of a wound through a foam dressing cut to fit the wound. This removes wound exudates, reduces build-up of inflammatory mediators, and increases the flow of nutrients to the wound thus promoting healing.

Also Known As: Negative-Pressure Dressings; Topical Negative-Pressure Therapy; Vacuum-Assisted Closure; Closure, Vacuum-Assisted; Closures, Vacuum-Assisted Show All >>

Key Diseases for which Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy is Relevant

  1. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 21 outcomes 25 studies in 315 results
  2. Mediastinitis : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 23 results
  3. Infection : 3 outcomes in 33 results
  4. Ulcer : 2 outcomes 5 studies in 22 results
  5. Diabetic Foot : 1 outcome 8 studies in 22 results
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Drugs Related to Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy

  1. alginic acid (sodium alginate)
  2. Silver
  3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  4. Sodium Chloride (Saline Solution)
  5. Cosmetics
  6. Urinary Plasminogen Activator (Urokinase)
  7. Oxygen
  8. Plastics
  9. Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins (Growth Factors)
  10. Fibrin
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Therapies Related to Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy

  1. Transplants (Transplant)
  2. Amputation
  3. Hydrocolloid Bandages (Duoderm)
  4. Debridement
  5. Skin Transplantation (Skin Grafting)
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