Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Aug 2013
Vacuum-assisted closure for complicated wounds in head and neck region after reconstruction.
The aim of this study is to suggest that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an excellent alternative for managing complicated wounds after head and neck reconstruction. ⋯ The NPWT is an excellent alternative for managing complicated wounds after head and neck reconstruction. It is safe and comfortable for the patient and provides good results in infection control, dead space obliteration and improvement of wound healing.