Clinical efficacies of full-thickness suturing plus subcutaneous negative pressure drainage in the prevention of postoperative abdominal wound infection: a report of 68 cases

Abstract

From April 2011 to October 2013, 68 patients scheduled for complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery underwent full-thickness suturing of abdominal incision with subcutaneous negative pressure drainage. There was no such complications as wound dehiscence or sinus formation. Except for 2 cases of wound infection, primary healing was achieved. Two infected cases were followed up for 1 year and there was incisional hernia. The full-thickness suturing of abdominal incision plus subcutaneous negative pressure drainage could prevent postoperative wound infection and promote wound healing. And this simple and practical approach is worthy of wider clinical application. Key words: Surgical wound infection; Negative-pressure wound therapy