Lower infection rate after open fracture with NPWT versus conventional dressings .
Negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional wound dressings in treatment of open fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Surg. 2018 May;53:72-79Eight randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which comparing negative pressure wound therapy and conventional dressings in wound management following open fracture. Pooled analysis demonstrated a significantly lower rate of infection among groups treated with negative pressure wound therapy compared to groups treated with conventional dressings.
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