Meta-analysis finds ciNPWT lowers wound complications after breast surgery
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 studies (6 RCTs, 14 observational; 2287 patients) compared closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) to standard dressings in mastectomy, implant-based reconstruction, or mammoplasty. The analysis reported a significant reduction in total wound complications with ciNPWT (RR 0.56), with moderate-certainty evidence pointing to reduced dehiscence and necrosis and an absolute risk reduction of 14% for total wound complications.
Most relevant for: Patients undergoing mastectomy, implant-based breast reconstruction, or mammoplasty.
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