scholarly journals Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Using Polyurethane Foam in a Patient with Necrotizing Fasciitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 603-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelaida Avino ◽  
Cristian Radu Jecan ◽  
Cristina Nicoleta Cozma ◽  
Andra Elena Balcangiu Stroescu ◽  
Daniela Gabriela Balan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Deep Vein

Negative pressure wound therapy is one of the newest methods of treatment used in wound healing. An important role of the system has a foam dressing that connects the wound with the vacuum. In general the sponge used in vacuum assisted therapies is made of polyurethane foam. We present the case of a 51-year-old male patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (known for about 3 years) diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis (NF). In this patient, after each step of the surgical treatment (large debridement and skin grafting) negative pressure wound therapy using polyurethane foam was used.

Negative pressure wound therapy and skin grafting for necrotizing fasciitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with abatacept: A case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 358-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Mochizuki ◽  
Katsunori Ikari ◽  
Ryo Hiroshima ◽  
Hiromitsu Takaoka ◽  
Kosei Kawakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Wound Therapy

Role of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Skin Grafting

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Ravi Chittoria
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Graft Donor ◽  
Substantial Morbidity

Surgical site infection (SSI) results in substantial morbidity and costs. Various guidelines are there to reduce the incidence of SSI. Recently application of negative pressure to a surgically closed wound has also emerged as a way of preventing this complication. The commercially available devises for this are usually too costly and preclude its uses in developing countries. In this article we share our experience of using NPWT in cost effective manner in case of skin graft donor site.

Experience of negative pressure wound therapy over sternal wound healing: A retrospective review

WCET Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Wai Sze Ho ◽  
Wai Kuen Lee ◽  
Ka Kay Chan ◽  
Choi Ching Fong
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Treatment Pathways ◽  
Wound Assessment ◽  
One Year

Objectives The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in sternal wound healing with the use of the validated Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT), and explore the role of NPWT over sternal wounds and future treatment pathways. Methods Data was gathered from patients' medical records and the institution's database clinical management system. Seventeen subjects, who had undergone cardiothoracic surgeries and subsequently consulted the wound care team in one year were reviewed. Fourteen of them were included in the analysis. Healing improvement of each sternal wound under continuous NPWT and continuous conventional dressings was studied. In total, 23 continuous NPWT and 13 conventional dressing episodes were analysed with the BWAT. Results Among conventional dressing episodes, sternal wound improvement was 2.5–3% over 10 days to 3.5 weeks, whereas 4–5% sternal healing was achieved in 5 days to 2 weeks with sternal wire presence. Better healing at 11% in 1 week by conventional dressing was attained after sternal wire removal. In NPWT episodes, 8–29%, 13–24%, and 15–46% of healing was observed in 2 weeks, 3.5 to 5 weeks and 6 to 7 weeks, respectively. Only 39% wound healing was acquired at the 13th week of NPWT in one subject. With sternal wire present, 6%–29% wound healing progress was achieved by NPWT in 1–4 weeks, and 16–23% wound improvement in 2 to 4.5 weeks by NWPT after further surgical debridement. After sternal wire removal, 6–34% sternal wound healing occurred by continuous NPWT for 1–2 weeks, and maximum healing at 46% after 2.5 weeks of NPWT were observed. Conclusions Better wound healing was achieved in the NPWT group in comparison to conventional dressings alone. However, suboptimal sternal wound healing by NPWT alone was observed. Removal of sternal wire may improve the effectiveness of NPWT. Successful tertiary closure after NPWT among subjects supports the important bridging role of NPWT in sternal wound healing. Factors causing stagnant sternal wound healing by NPWT alone are discussed.

The role of angiopoetic factors in wound healing among patients with diabetes treated with negative-pressure wound therapy

Leczenie Ran ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-178
Author(s):  
Beata Mrozikiewicz-Rakowska ◽  
Joanna Kania ◽  
Ewelina Bucior ◽  
Adriana Nowak ◽  
Tomasz Grzela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Cost-efficacy of skin grafting techniques using negative pressure wound therapy and tissue-engineered skin for burns

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hanif Nadhif ◽  
Muhammad Satrio Utomo ◽  
Muhammad Farel Ferian ◽  
Farhan H. Taufikulhakim ◽  
Nadine H. P. Soerojo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Cost Efficacy

Combination of Three Different Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Applications and Free Flap for Open Elbow Joint Injury With Extensive Burns

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junya Oshima ◽  
Kaoru Sasaki ◽  
Yukiko Aihara ◽  
Masahiro Sasaki ◽  
Yoichiro Shibuya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Flap ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Elbow Joint ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Perioperative Period ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Joint Injury ◽  
Left Limb ◽  
Effective Option

Abstract Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for treating burns has a variety of therapeutic applications. Here, we present a case of a 53-year-old woman with self-inflicted burn injuries in whom NPWT was applied for three different purposes. The injured sites were the anterior neck, bilateral arms from the wrists upwards to the chest, and back. The left arm was deeply injured, and the elbow joint cavity was opened during treatment. First, NPWT was used for bridge to skin grafting on the entire upper left limb. Second, NPWT was used as a bolster dressing for the autograft after skin grafting was performed on the left arm except the open part of the joint. Third, NPWT over flap was used on the subsequent flap surgical site to address prolonged exudate from the flap margin. The exudate resolved after about a week. Good results were obtained using NPWT during the perioperative period of free flap transplantation for extensive open elbow joint burns. The use of NPWT is an effective option in the treatment of burns.

Role of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in the Management of Submandibular Fistula After Reconstruction for Osteoradionecrosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 401-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Da-ming Zhang ◽  
Zhao-hui Yang ◽  
Pei-lin Zhuang ◽  
You-yuan Wang ◽  
Wei-liang Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Wound Therapy

The Role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Salvaging Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

2018 ◽  
pp. 167-170
Author(s):  
David Goltsman ◽  
Ju Yong Cheong ◽  
Atara Posner ◽  
Earl Abraham ◽  
Farhad Azimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Wound Therapy
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