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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2004.12.017.
Vacuum assisted closure: a review of development and current applications
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Vacuum assisted closure: a review of development and current applications
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg.
2005 Mar.
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Abstract
Vacuum assisted closure is being increasingly used for wound management. This review examines the history of its development and appraises the current evidence on its use so far.
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