Evaluation of the Role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NBWT) in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU)

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Abstract Background Because of the variable time required for healing, foot wounds are a major concern in general surgery. Lower limb ulcers are exacerbated by chronic conditions like diabetes, as well as our ageing population. The application of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has resulted in a paradigm change in the treatment of various wound types around the world. Objective To evaluate the role and the effectiveness of (NBWT) in the healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), and to compare the rate of healing and the final outcome with the conventional dressing. Methods This randomized controlled prospective study was conducted upon thirteen patients who were presenting with DFU. The study was conducted in Ain Shams university hospitals and National Institute of Diabetes and endocrinology within 6 months. Results In terms of demographics and first labs, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups based on data analysis. Improvement was considerably better in the NPWT group, providing significant confirmation of our findings regarding the efficacy of NPWT on wound outcomes. Conclusion Patients who received NPWT had a significant reduction in maximum wound depth as compared to those who received traditional dressings. NPWT may play a function in wound healing, according to this research.