Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy vs Standard of Care

"Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy (bandage over the incision sealed with negative pressure of a vacuum) to be placed on after surgery for 7 days.~Prevena™, by KCI, is currently being used selectively in high-risk patients and a FDA-approved device."

"Water resistant, silver-impregnated, antimicrobial hydrofiber dressing that is placed on after surgery for 7 days.~AQUACEL® Ag, by Convatec, is currently the standard of care for postoperative wound dressing and a FDA-approved device."