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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Wound Closure Techniques > Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Drainage > Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
Therapeutics > Drainage > Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy

Preferred term

Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The application of a vacuum across the surface of a wound through a foam dressing cut to fit the wound. This removes wound exudates, reduces build-up of inflammatory mediators, and increases the flow of nutrients to the wound thus promoting healing.

Entry terms

  • Topical Negative-Pressure Therapy

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PDQ56PXR-7

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