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What is Negative pressure wound therapy?
The therapy involves the controlled application of sub-atmospheric pressure to the local wound environment, using a sealed wound dressing connected to a vacuum pump. It is a therapeutic technique using a vacuum dressing to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and enhance healing of first and second degree burns.
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My husband had an open appendectomy in May of 2012. His incision was ultimately reopened approximately 2 weeks after due to an infection right in...
MD Hi ! It is not surprising to see a post appendicectomy wound getting infected. Any infected wound is left open to heal by secondary intention after...
I had a colostamy in April the wound beside it became infected, we packed that wound for weeks, did not heal,so went back to hospital where they...
MD Hi.
As per your case history of white and yellow discharge from vagina, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using soap or Dettol on that part.
2....
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MD I had a colostamy in April the wound beside it became infected, we packed that wound for weeks, did not heal,so went back to hospital where they...
MD My husband had an open appendectomy in May of 2012. His incision was ultimately reopened approximately 2 weeks after due to an infection right in...