Reduction of Groin Wound Infections After Vascular Surgery by Using an Incision Management System (IMS)

"Prevena™ IMS is intended for the management of the surgical incision environment and surrounding healthy skin in patients with a risk of postoperative complications such as infections. This entails the maintenance of a closed environment around the incision by applying a negative pressure wound therapy system.~The corresponding dressing is known under the name Prevena™ Dressing. The layer closest to the skin comprises silver foil, which reduces the microbial colonisation of cells."

standard wound management method of sterile plaster dressings