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Negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen

  • Interventional procedures guidance
  • Reference number: IPG467
  • Published:  27 November 2013

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  • NICE encourages further research into the role of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for the open abdomen. Patient selection should be documented and research should report on efficacy outcomes such as impact on wound care and healing rates, and duration of hospital stay.

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