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229 subjects with purulent lactation mastitis |
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NPWT .8 1.0 atmospheres |
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20 minutes intial treatment, followed by twice daily for 2.5 to 3.0 hours for 5-6 days. |
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Combined with surgical debridement, NPWT resulted in improved immune response, improvements in microbial control, less scarring, and shorter healing times. |
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221 subjects with various purulent wounds |
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NPWT before and/or after debridement |
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Control group with debridement only |
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Short average treatment times lasting less than 10 minutes on average at
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Combined with surgical debridement, NPWT resulted in significant improvements in microbial control and healing. |