Exploring Perineal Reconstruction: Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Perineal Flaps-A 2-Case Report
Viviana Gómez-Ortega1, Daniela Escobar-Domingo2, David Camacho-Obando3
1From the Burn Unit and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|November 12, 2025
Summary
Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) aids healing for complex perineal defects. This adjunctive therapy, used with surgery and antibiotics, successfully resolved infections and reduced complications in two challenging cases.
Area of Science:
- Wound healing
- Surgical complications
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Background:
- Perineal defects pose clinical challenges, impacting patient morbidity and quality of life.
- Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
- Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) is an adaptable adjunct for post-reconstruction care.


