This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Randomized controlled trial of prophylactic negative-pressure wound therapy at ostomy closure for the prevention of delayed wound healing and surgical site infection in patients with ulcerative colitis. Dig Surg 2016; 33: 449-454.
Published: 25th August 2016
Authors: Uchino M, Hirose K, Bando T, Chohno T, Takesue Y, Ikeuchi H et al.
Conclusion
Fifty-nine patients undergoing ileostomy closure were studied. The wound healing rate was similar after purse string suture alone compared to the addition of negative pressure wound therapy: time to healing 37.6 days versus 33.5 days; P=0.18.
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