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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thomas Jefferson University

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2010

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

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The Use Of The Use Of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy In Vulvar Wounds, E. K. Ricci, Md, J. Brace, Phd, Crn, Bc, Cwocn, Aprn, N. G. Rosenblum, Md, Phd May 2010

The Use Of The Use Of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy In Vulvar Wounds, E. K. Ricci, Md, J. Brace, Phd, Crn, Bc, Cwocn, Aprn, N. G. Rosenblum, Md, Phd

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Patients with severe HS or Necrotizing Fasciitis often require extensive surgical debridement.

Traditionally, these wounds have been closed using split-thickness skin grafts with or without the use of the VAC device.

Our case study demonstrates good outcomes using the VAC device alone to achieve complete closure when applied immediately following debridement with frequent VAC changes.