Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Feb 2004
Vacuum-assisted closure in the treatment of gynecologic oncology wound failures.
Negative pressure wound vacuum therapy can expedite the healing of complex wound failures. Our aim was to evaluate the use of a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) device to treat complex wound failures in gynecologic oncology patients. ⋯ VAC therapy is a novel treatment using controlled negative pressure to evacuate wound fluid, stimulate granulation tissue, and to decrease bacterial colonization of the wound. Our experience indicates that this is a safe method to treat complex wound failures in gynecologic oncology patients.