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Research findings from University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology update understanding of life sciences

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, February 26th, 2010

Current study results from the report, 'Wound edge microvascular blood flow: effects of negative pressure wound therapy using gauze or polyurethane foam,' have been published. "The aim of this study was to examine the effects of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on wound edge microvascular blood flow, comparing different wound fillers. Wounds were created on the backs of 7 pigs," scientists in Lund, Sweden report.

"NPWT was applied, using either foam or gauze, at -50,-75, -100, -125, -150, or -175 mm Hg. Microvascular blood flow was measured in muscle tissue, subcutaneous tissue, and in the wound bed, at 0.5, 1, and 2.5 cm from the wound edge, using laser Doppler...

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Source: Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly (2010-02-26)

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