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November 1, 2025Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing

Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Selected Cases to Facilitate Abdominal Wound Healing

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KWKarie WilsonTSTerran SimsKWKarie Wilson

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Overview

Case studies reveal negative pressure wound therapy improves healing in surgical wound dehiscence and urinary leakage.

Key Points

  • This research examines the use of negative pressure wound therapy in managing complex abdominal wounds.
  • Presented two case studies of patients with surgical wound dehiscence and exposed bowel.
  • Utilized negative pressure wound therapy for peristomal and abdominal wounds.
  • Analyzed the impact of NPWT on wound healing and closure.
  • Both cases demonstrated significant improvement in wound healing with NPWT.
  • Granulation was achieved in wounds previously complicated by urinary leakage and infection.
  • Wound closure was successfully attained, reducing the risk of enterocutaneous fistula formation.

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Wilson et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69254377c0ce034ddc358aaahttps://doi.org/10.1097/won.0000000000001233
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