Topical negative pressure wound therapy to prevent wound complications following caesarean delivery in high-risk obstetric patients: A randomised controlled trial.

Maritza G GonzalezM Elisa BarskeKristine B KjellssonKathylynn SabodaHeather A ReedMeghan G Hill

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2023)

We found no difference in wound complications in women with risk factors treated with a prophylactic NPWT system or standard wound dressing at the time of caesarean birth.

Keyphrases

risk factors
wound healing
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
surgical site infection
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
pregnant women
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
patient reported