Modified negative-pressure wound therapy for linear blister formation prevention around foam dressings: technical note and case series
Abstract Background Linear blisters (LBs) often occur around dressings when negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is used to cover open wounds. Tension blisters may increase the wound infection incidence rate, delay the start of operation, and prolong the duration of hospital stay. Currently, there...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02759-x |