Utilizing Closed Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy Reduces Peripheral Bypass Infection Rates Without Increasing Costs.

Introduction: We evaluated outcomes of closed incisional negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) on surgical site infection (SSI) rates in lower extremity bypass patients. We sought to determine whether or not the routine use of ciNPT is a cost-effective measure.

Methods: During a period from May 2018 to August 2018, our institution transitioned to the routine use of ciNPT for re-vascularization procedures.