Use of vacuum-assisted wound closure in three chronic wounds

J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 1998 Nov;25(6):281-90. doi: 10.1016/s1071-5754(98)90025-0.

Abstract

Vacuum-assisted wound closure has been reported to promote the healing of chronic wounds by increasing the vascularity and oxygenation of the wound bed, maintaining a moist environment, and removing exudate through negative pressure. The results of vacuum-assisted wound closure for 3 patients with chronic wounds are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bandages
  • Chronic Disease
  • Exudates and Transudates
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Suction / methods*
  • Wound Healing*
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*