Comparative study of outcomes between application of negative pressure wound therapy to split skin graft versus split skin graft immobilized by traditional bolster dressing

Background: SSG is a versatile technique used for the reconstruction of wounds. The conventional techniques like traditional bolster dressing (TBD) to secure graft have been in use since long time management these NPWT an effective advanced therapy which increase take by providing negative pressure seal space and provide persistent uniform pressure. Methods: 60 patients were enrolled study. In TBD group (30 patients) was placed on made using nonadherent dressing. secured circumferential staples, followed placement VAC with continuous Percentage assessed 5th, 7th 9th postop day. Results: Graft day 5th 83.16±4.1% 78.12±3.76%. On 89.83±4.12% 84.33±4.66%. Day 96.33±5.3% 92.67±5.24%. group, mean Post days 9.9±0.61days. 13.03±1.4 days. Conclusions: Our study suggest that Application beneficial terms better take, lesser infection, shortened post hospital stays less no who needs redo it particularly useful anatomically challenging sites.