Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2018

A STUDY OF VACCUM ASSISTED CLOSURE THERAPY IN DIABETIC FOOT PATIENTS

Dr. Prajakta Mhatre, Dr. Tushar Rege, Dr. Sandeep Rai

Abstract :

 Foot ulceration is the precursor to approximately 85% of all diabetic amputations, with an estimated 14% to 20% of patients with foot ulcers undergoing an amputation. Research estimates that the lifetime incidence of foot ulcers within diabetic community is around 15% and may become as high as 25%.Negative–pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a therapeutic technique using a vaccum dressing to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and enhance healing of first and second degree burns.

NPWT appears to be useful for diabetic ulcersand management of the open abdomen(laparotomy).

 

Conclusion: VAC is useful tool for bad exudative wounds after a good deidement and promotes healing.

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Dr.Prajakta Mhatre, Dr.Tushar Rege, Dr.Sandeep Rai, A STUDY OF VACCUM ASSISTED CLOSURE THERAPY IN DIABETIC FOOT PATIENTS, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-10 | October-2018

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