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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Patients Post-Surgery: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost- Effectiveness, and Guidelines

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Completed
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RB1456-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy for patients post-surgery who are at risk of lymphedema?
  2. What is the cost effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy for patients post-surgery who are at risk of lymphedema?
  3. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding negative pressure wound therapy for patients post-surgery who are at risk of lymphedema?

Key Message

One systematic review with meta-analysis, one randomized controlled trial, and one non-randomized study were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy for post-surgery patients who are at risk of lymphedema. In addition, two evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding negative pressure wound therapy for post-surgery patients who are at risk of lymphedema. No relevant economic evaluations were identified.

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Last Updated : March 18, 2020