A Novel Technique for Vacuum Assisted Closure on Injured Tissue or in Confined Spaces

2008/05/01 by Scott F. Reed, Timothy J. Novosel, Leonard J. Weireter +6
Medicine · #Surgical site infection prevention #Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques #Surgical Sutures and Adhesives

paper · doi:10.1097/ta.0b013e318150733c

Abstract

Reed, Scott F. MD; Novosel, Timothy J. MD; Weireter, Leonard J. MD; Collins, Jay N. MD; Britt, Rebecca C. MD; Alvey, Corrine RN, BSN, CWOCN; Merkh, Kathy RN, BSN, CWOCN; Britt, L D. MD, MPH Author Information

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