ArticleWideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques2023
Meta-analysis of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy for surgical site infections (SSI) in caesarean section surgery.
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- Effect of negative pressure wound therapy on surgical wound outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional dressings in emergency laparotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery · 2026Pooled it
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- Comparison of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems and Conventional Non-Pressure Dressings on Surgical Site Infection Rate After Stoma Reversal: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Temporary uterine artery blocking and uterine artery embolization in treating cesarean scar pregnancy.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2024Article
- A review on wound management strategies in enhanced recovery after craniotomy: An in-depth analysis of their influence on patient recovery and surgical outcomes.International wound journal · 2024Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been used in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) and wound complications across various surgical categories. SSIs are a common post-surgical complication following caesarean section (CS) births, making it necessary to use prophylactic interventions to reduce SSI and wound complication incidences. Aim: To conduct an updated meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing SSI incidence and wound complications in women undergoing C-sections receiving NPWT or standard dressings after wound closure. Material and methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using MEDLINE and CENTRAL databases, and clinical trial registries for RCTs that involved NPWT versus standard dressings in participants undergoing C-section procedures. The primary outcome was surgical site infection (SSI) and other wound complications (haematoma, dehiscence, seroma. Results: A total of 11 RCTs were included in the meta-analysis with information from 5,693 patients. A reduction in overall SSI incidence (RR = 0.79, 95% CI: 0.66-0.95, p = 0.01, I Conclusions: Prophylactic NPWT is useful in reducing the incidence of SSIs in women undergoing C-sections based on synthesis of results from RCTs in obese women (BMI > 30 kg/m
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