Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Closure in the Integration of Split Thickness Skin Grafts

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Sergio Llanos · Universidad de Los Andes, Chile

Stefan Danilla · Universidad de Los Andes, Chile

Cristina Barraza · Universidad de Los Andes, Chile

Eugenia Armijo · Universidad de Los Andes, Chile

Jose L. Pi eros · Universidad de Los Andes, Chile

Maria Quintas · Universidad de Los Andes, Chile

Susana Searle

Abstract

The use of NPC significantly diminishes the loss of STSG area, as well as shortens the days of hospital stay. Therefore, it should be routinely used for these kinds of procedures.

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Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Wound Healing and Treatments Surgical site infection prevention

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Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 244, Issue 5, pp. 700-705

DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000217745.56657.e5

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Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Closure in the Integration of Split Thickness Skin Grafts

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