European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyClosed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Reduces Surgical Site Infections in Vascular Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Trial (AIMS Trial).
Surgical site infections (SSIs) of the groin remain a crucial problem in vascular surgery, prompting great interest in preventative techniques, such as closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT). This prospective randomised study aimed to assess the potential benefits of ciNPT application after groin incisions for vascular surgery. ⋯ The results confirmed a reduced superficial SSI rate after vascular surgical groin incision using ciNPT compared with standard wound dressings.