Benefits of negative pressure wound therapy in skin grafts: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a widely used adjunct for wound healing and an alternative to conventional dressings for skin grafts. This meta-analysis aimed to quantify the effectiveness of NPWT versus conventional dressings in this population through randomised control trials (RCTs).

Methods: A literature search in several databases was conducted from inception to October 2023.