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Development of a Benchtop Model for Evaluating the Compatibility of Wound Dressing Materials with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems
Published on: May 2, 2025
Negative pressure wound therapy for complex oral wounds.
Mykaihla Sternick1, James C Gates2, Allen Champion3
1Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 909 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States.
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) offers a nonsurgical option for complex wounds. A novel transoral wound V.A.C. (vacuum-assisted closure) approach successfully managed a challenging orocutaneous wound, promoting healing.
Area of Science:
- Wound healing
- Surgical innovation
- Medical devices
Background:
- Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a nonsurgical treatment for complex wounds, utilizing vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C.) devices.
- While NPWT is increasingly used in head and neck regions, data on transoral V.A.C. for oral wounds is limited.
- Refractory orocutaneous wounds present significant management challenges, especially after multiple surgical interventions.
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