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To evaluate the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) in high-risk abdominal surgery patients.

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The effect of negative pressure wound therapy on abdominal deep incisional surgical site infections in high-risk patients.

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SHSemih HotSağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi SESeracettin EğinSağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

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To evaluate the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) in high-risk abdominal surgery patients.
Observational study design
Focused on high-risk abdominal surgery patients
Evaluated outcomes related to NPWT utilization
NPWT reduced the incidence of abdominal deep incisional SSIs
Demonstrated cost-effectiveness
Safe application in low-resource settings with potential to improve outcomes

Abstract

NPWT is a safe and effective therapy for managing abdominal deep incisional SSIs in high-risk patients. In low-resource settings, its selective use in high-risk populations may optimize outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

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The effect of negative pressure wound therapy on abdominal deep incisional surgical site infections in high-risk patients.

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