The effectiveness of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) in wound healing
Higgins S
Record ID 32003001199
English
Authors' objectives:
This aim of this report was to assess in patients with acute or chronic wounds, the effectiveness of vacuum assisted closure in terms of healing time and wound closure, compared to passive wound therapy.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/healthservices/cce/evidence/
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Vacuum
- Wound Healing
- Wounds and Injuries
Contact
Organisation Name:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness
Contact Address:
Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Block E, Monash Medical Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. Tel: +61 3 9594 7505; Fax: +61 3 9594 7552.
Contact Name:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Contact Email:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Copyright:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE)
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