Is negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) effective in the treatment of wounds that are left to heal by secondary intention?

Is negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) effective in the treatment of wounds that are left to heal by secondary intention?

Author: Carles Pigrau

RECOMMENDATION: There is no evidence that NPWT is superior to conventional standard dressing changes in the treatment of wounds that are left to heal by secondary intention.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 60%, Disagree: 20%, Abstain: 20% (Super Majority, Weak Consensus)

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