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Vacuum therapy in dermatology: a review
Author(s) -
Renner Regina,
Rogalski Christina,
Friedlein Helmut,
Simon Jan C.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2006.06004.x
Subject(s) - medicine , laser therapy , intensive care medicine , surgery , negative pressure wound therapy , treatment modality , granulation tissue , light therapy , dermatology , wound healing , alternative medicine , pathology , psychiatry , laser , physics , optics , mood
Summary Modern wound therapy is developing continuously. Vacuum therapy is an estab‐lished procedure to treat wounds. Available on the market is, among others, the V.A.C. ® (Vacuum Assisted Closure) therapy system. Here, we report the various effects of the vacuum therapy on wounds such as reducing the bacterial contamination, improving granulation and microcirculation and focus on the practical use of the V.A.C. ® , possible complications, contraindications and the economic aspects of the therapy. Since V.A.C. ® therapy allows rapid mobilization of patients especially with postoperative or posttraumatic wounds, infrequent dressing changes and relative analgesia, this treatment modality is well‐accepted by patients with acute or chronic wounds. One explanation for the high acceptance on part of the therapists and the widespread use of the method are the excellent clinical results.