Vacuum-Assisted Closure to Aid Wound Healing in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Derick A. Mendonca, Tom Cosker, Nilesh Makwana

Foot & Ankle International · 2005 · 58 citations · 17 references

Abstract

VAC therapy is a useful adjunct to the standard treatment of chronic wound or ulcers in patients with diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. Its use in foot and ankle surgery leads to a quicker wound closure and, in most patients, avoids the need for further surgery.

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