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Occlusive Closure Reduces Discharge After Femur Reconstruction
June 2025
Occlusive Closure Reduces Discharge After Femur Reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Occlusive wound closure prevents prolonged wound discharge-A randomised controlled trial in patients undergoing tumour resection and endoprosthetic reconstruction of the proximal femur because of metastatic bone disease.
Int Wound J . 2023 Sep;20(7):2802-2810.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy patients with metastatic bone disease of the proximal femur undergoing tumor resection and endoprosthetic reconstruction were randomized to receive occlusive wound closure with Dermabond Prineo-22 (n=35) or conventional skin staples (n=35). The primary outcome was time to dry wound status. Secondary outcomes included degree and duration of wound discharge, duration of antibiotic treatment,...
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