Effect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Abdominal Deep Incisional Surgical Site Infections
Summary: This original research evaluates negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) versus standard dressings for preventing and managing deep incisional surgical site infections (SSIs) after abdominal surgery. NPWT significantly reduced infection rates, accelerated granulation, and shortened healing time. Patients treated with NPWT required fewer reoperations and had lower overall complication rates. The therapy helps manage exudate, reduce edema, and improve tissue perfusion in high-risk incisions. Supports NPWT as an effective prophylactic and therapeutic tool in abdominal wound care, particularly in patients with comorbidities (diabetes, obesity) that increase SSI risk.
Key Highlights:
- Reduced incidence and severity of deep incisional SSIs
- Faster healing and fewer reoperations with NPWT
- Benefits in high-risk abdominal surgery patients
- Relevance: Evidence for NPWT in surgical wound complications
Keywords: NPWT, surgical site infection, abdominal wound, incisional SSI