Vacuum assisted wound closure

Vacuum-assisted wound closure

Vacuum-assisted wound closure, sometimes referred to as microdeformational wound therapy or most commonly negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), has significantly improved wound care over the past two decades. It is known to affect wound healing through four primary mechanisms (macrodeformation, microdeformation, fluid removal, and alteration of the wound environment) and various secondary mechanisms (including neurogenesis, angiogenesis, modulation of inflammation, and alterations in bioburden) Click Here to read more. 

Since its introduction 19 years ago by Argenta and Morykwas, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has emerged as a common treatment for acute and chronic wounds, including diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers, and burns. In simple terms, NPWT refers to any device that tightly seals the wound creating a near airtight environment to which a vacuum can be applied resulting in a series of biological reactions that enhance wound healing.

DR HOUZE is honored to employ this advanced technique in patient care, as it facilitates faster recovery, reduces the risk of infection, and minimizes discomfort for our valued patients.  

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