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Indications and contra-indications

Authors: Christian Kaare Paaskesen Stud. Med, Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, MD, & Hasan Gökcer Tekin MD. Indications NPWT can be used in cases with acute and chronic wounds, each with different indications. Acute wounds: Larger wounds following surgery, trauma, infection or excision with large fluid prod

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