Practice
Does VAC increase the risk of venous thromboembolism?
M. Leijnen; P. Steenvoorde; L. van Doorn; A.M. Zeillemaker; S.A. da Costa; J. Oksam
Published Online:29 Sep 2013https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2007.16.5.27042
Abstract
Seventeen years after its introduction, topical negative pressure (TNP), in particular Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC), is widely accepted as a treatment for complicated acute and, increasingly, chronic wounds. Indications for its use include:
