Negative pressure wound therapy use: recommendations from a South African panel of experts

Limited published evidence supporting the use of NPWT-based systems exists for South Africa. These panel recommendations are a starting point and should be revised as more clinical evidence on NPWT-based system use within South Africa is published.

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Journal of Wound Care
Published
2026-03-02
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https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2025.0219
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Surgical site infection prevention
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Negative pressure wound therapy use: recommendations from a South African panel of experts

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Abstract

Limited published evidence supporting the use of NPWT-based systems exists for South Africa. These panel recommendations are a starting point and should be revised as more clinical evidence on NPWT-based system use within South Africa is published.

Journal of Wound CareVol. 35(3)
University of the Witwatersrand (ZA), Stellenbosch University (ZA), Life Groenkloof Hospital (ZA), Milpark Hospital (ZA), Johannesburg Hospital (ZA), Steve Biko Hospital (ZA), Royal Brompton Hospital (GB), Molecular Medicine Ireland (IE), Eden Medical Center (US), Panorama Research (United States) (US), Netcare Unitas Hospital (ZA), Right to Care (ZA)
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