A new negative pressure dressing (Prevena TM ) to prevent wound complications following lower limb distal arterial bypass

Abstract

Wound complications in patients undergoing distal arterial bypass grafting are common and can lead to loss of limb and life. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) has been in use for some time and has proven to expedite the process of wound healing when used in those with open sterile or infected wounds. Recent modifications to the VAC system to make it a topical closed incision dressing have been successful and led to the development of the new Prevena^TM dressing. We present the first application of this purpose-built closed incision site vacuum dressing in a patient with multiple potential risk factors undergoing popliteal-tibial bypass grafting.

Keywords

vacuum-assisted closure PrevenaTM peripheral vascular disease wound healing

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