Use of topical negative pressure in british servicemen with combat wounds.

Abstract

This study describes the use of topical negative pressure in the management of a uniquely challenging group of patients. Statistical analysis of relatively small numbers is challenging but these results support the current complex wound management strategies where wounds are temporized with topical negative pressure for several days following thorough wound debridement. This period allows patients to be physiologically stabilized, other injuries to be addressed and appears not to be associated with increased infections.