Meta-analysis
Published: May 2018
ACE Report #10291
Ace Report Cover Trauma

Lower infection rate after open fracture with NPWT versus conventional dressings

Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional wound dressings in treatment of open fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Int J Surg. 2018 May;53:72-79

Contributing Authors: X Liu S Cen F Huang H Zhang

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