title: Treatment of pressure ulcers with topical negative pressure versus traditional wound management methods: a research sampler.
abstract: The treatment of pressure ulcers is still a matter of debate. The pros and cons of topical negative pressure versus traditional saline wet-to-moist dressings, platelet-derived growth factor, and surgical debridement are discussed in the literature review. This article examines literature that relates to the mechanism of action and efficacy of topical negative pressure.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Lucerne, Switzerland. andreas.fette@ksl.ch
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fette
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001458:Bandages; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006801:Humans; D010982:Platelet-Derived Growth Factor / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D013552:Swine; D014618:Vacuum; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D010982:Platelet-Derived Growth Factor