Vacuum assisted closure: A review of development and current applications

被引:111
作者
Lambert, KV [1 ]
Hayes, P [1 ]
McCarthy, M [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Leicester, Vasc Surg Res Grp, Div Cardiovasc Sci, Leicester LE2 7ES, Leics, England
关键词
vacuum assisted closure; topical negative pressure; vacuum sealing technique; sub-atmospheric pressure; dressings; wound management; acute wounds; chronic wounds;
D O I
10.1016/j.ejvs.2004.12.017
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
摘要
Vacuum assisted closure is being increasingly used for wound management. This review examines the history of its development and appraises the current evidence on its use so far.
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页码:219 / 226
页数:8
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