Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Care Dressing

A Comparison of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Care, for Vascular, Plastic and General Surgery

A comparison between the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy and the efficacy of standard care dressing

The aim of our study is to compare the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy (Prevena) and standard clinical dressing in terms of prevention of postoperative surgical site infection, length of hospital stay, and total cost of hospitalization among vascular, plastic and general surgery patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Consent for participation from the patient or his legal representative

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently infected wounds
• Patients with history of immunosupression
• Pregnancy