Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy on chronic wound healing: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is considered an effective treatment in facilitating the healing of chronic wounds. However, its effect remains inconsistent, which allows for further investigation.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the NPWT program in improving the management of chronic wound healing.

[Sanative postoperative laparoscopy using rapid bacteriological methods in comprehensive treatment of patients with diffuse peritonitis].

In treatment of patients with diffuse peritonitis the authors have been using postoperative sanative laparoscopy which proved to provide a means not only for rapid evaluating the dynamics of peritonitis course, but also for carrying out a series of therapeutic manipulations aimed at proper management of infections and inflammatory complications. Sanative laparoscopy was accompanied by taking samples of peritoneal exudate to study sensitivity of microflora to antibiotics and antiseptic substances, ensuring rational antibacterial treatment of peritonitis. This therapeutic method was used in 38 patients who underwent 60 examinations.