Randomized trial: Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy does not benefit obese women after cesarean delivery

Effect of Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Wound Dressing on Surgical-Site Infection in Obese Women After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Negative pressure wound therapy does not cut infection risk in obese women after cesarean delivery – NIH News Releases

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In this RCT, prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy did not reduce risk of surgical-site infection vs standard #woundcare in women with #obesity after cesarean delivery https://t.co/9Pz2YIAZKE

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 24, 2020