Closed incisional negative-pressure wound therapy vs standard surgical dressing for groin incisions following arterial vascular surgery: A prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial.
Ellie Lenselink, Melissa Ruig, Diana C Grootendorst et al.
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This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of closed incisional negative-pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) compared to standard surgical dressing (SSD) in reducing wound complications after arterial vascular surgery in 290 patients. The study found no significant difference in overall wound complications, with 25.5% of patients experiencing complications across both groups.
Key findings
- 25.5% of patients experienced wound complications overall.
- No significant difference in wound complications between ciNPWT and SSD groups (P = .37).
- Median hospital stay was 4 days for both treatment groups.
- Time to complete wound healing was similar: 23.10 ± 20.78 days for ciNPWT vs 22.81 ± 20.73 days for SSD (P = .99).
Why it matters
Understanding the effectiveness of different wound management strategies is crucial for minimizing complications and improving patient outcomes in vascular surgery. This study suggests that ciNPWT may not provide additional benefits over standard dressings in this context.