Wu Stephanie C, Skratsky Melissa K, Andersen Charles A
Surg Technol Int. 2013 Sep;23:40-50.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is an important clinical tool with multiple published studies reporting more rapid formation of granulation tissue and a decreased time for wound healing.Since the induction of NPWT systems in 1995, there has been wide usage of the device for treatment of wounds. However, the past 18 years has also witnessed a significant shift in the way NPWT is utilized. Meeting the demands and wound care needs of an ever-growing population has resulted in several other companies releasing their versions of the NWPT device. Although there is a significant body of literature supporting the science and clinical advantages of the KCI system, the newer systems differ in terms of suction devices, connecting tubing, and wound interface materials. It cannot be assumed that the newly developed devices have the same science and clinical advantages as the KCI System. The purpose of this article is to review the science behind NPWT, assess and compare the currently available devices, and examine the scientific literature supporting the efficiency and application of NPWT in wound reconstruction.
负压伤口治疗（NPWT）是一种重要的临床工具，多项已发表的研究报告称，其能使肉芽组织形成更快，伤口愈合时间缩短。自1995年引入NPWT系统以来，该设备已广泛用于伤口治疗。然而，在过去的18年里，NPWT的使用方式也发生了重大转变。为满足不断增长的人口的需求和伤口护理需求，其他几家公司也推出了各自版本的NWPT设备。尽管有大量文献支持KCI系统的科学性和临床优势，但新系统在吸引装置、连接管和伤口界面材料方面存在差异。不能假定新开发的设备具有与KCI系统相同的科学性和临床优势。本文的目的是回顾NPWT背后的科学原理，评估和比较目前可用的设备，并研究支持NPWT在伤口重建中的有效性和应用的科学文献。
