Short- and long-term efficacy of negative-pressure wound therapy in split-thickness skin grafts: a retrospective study

Abstract

NPWT is an effective approach for fixing skin grafts. Compared with conventional mechanical fixation, NPWT can significantly improve the survival rate and reduce the infection rate of STSG. In the long-term, NPWT can also improve scar surface regularity in the hand, with an esthetic effect that is more satisfactory to clinicians and patients.