Publications by authors named "Gemma Perez-Acevedo"
Incisional negative pressure wound therapy for the prevention of surgical site complications in Paediatric patients with non-idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized clinical trial.
Int Wound J
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Surgical wound complications, particularly surgical site infections and wound dehiscences, significantly impact the health of pediatric patients, especially those treated for non-idiopathic scoliosis.
- This study aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of using incisional negative pressure wound therapy compared to traditional dressing methods in preventing these complications in children after surgery.
- Results show a notable reduction in complications, with 7.7% in the intervention group versus 38.5% in the control group, indicating that negative pressure wound therapy could be a beneficial preventive measure in this context.
Background: Chronic wounds are susceptible to colonization with gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that may be resistant to antimicrobial dressings and systemic antibiotics. In January 2004, the US Food and Drugs Administration approved use of medicinal larvae for use in humans and animals for resistant organisms. Despite use in adults, there is a paucity of evidence evaluating its efficacy and safety in the pediatric population.
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