Surgical site infection (SSI) is a potentially devastating complication of spinal surgery that
increases patient morbidity and healthcare costs. SSIs have complex and multifactorial …

Methods: A systematic literature search using PubMed, EMBASE, and QUOSA was
performed for publications written in English, comparing ciNPT to standard-of-care dressings …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of iNPWT for the prevention of
postoperative wound complications such as SSI. Summary of Background Data: The 2016 …

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a significant surgical complication.
Application of closed-incision negative-pressure therapy (ciNPT) has been associated with …

Background: Muscle flap reconstruction has become a mainstay of therapy following
treatment of sternal wound complications; however, success depends on removing wound …

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has demonstrated promise in the management of
surgical site infections as well as assisting in surgical wound healing. In this manuscript, we …

Complications after pressure ulcer reconstruction are common. A complication rate of 21%
to 58% and a 27% wound recurrence has been reported. The aim of this study was to …

Background Adequate treatment of deep sternal wound infections (DSWIs) after open
thoracic surgery still presents a major challenge. This study retrospectively analyzes the …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) and wound breakdown after emergency laparotomy
are common. They incur significant patient morbidity and health care costs. Negative …

Background The pectoralis major muscle flap is a versatile reconstructive option for deep
sternal wound infections (DSWI). The timing and surgical technique of bilateral pectoralis …