Abstract
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a popular and effective adjunct treatment for a great variety of wounds including split-thickness skin graft (STSG). Studies have concluded that NPWT improves STSG uptake. Recent technologic advancements have led to the advent of a new generation of NPWTs. These are the disposable, ultraportable, and mechanically operated NPWTs designed to treat smaller wounds with low to moderate exudates. We report here a novel use of the disposable NPWT (SNAP Therapy System; KCI, San Antonio, Tex) for STSG recipient sites in two patients with peripheral artery disease foot wounds. In both patients, there was 100% STSG uptake. The lightweight disposable NPWT system made for a more cost-effective and comfortable experience for patients. Disposable NPWT may be a feasible alternative to conventional NPWT to aid with STSG uptake for peripheral artery disease foot wound recipient sites.
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