TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Comparative Study of Efficacy of Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy and Conventional Moist Dressings in the Management of Diabetic Ulcers
AU - Ravinder, Gudas AU - Kumar, A. AU - Rathod, Ramesh 
JO  - Research Journal of Medical Sciences
VL  - 19
IS  - 1
SP  - 677
EP  - 680
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1815-9346
DO  - makrjms.2025.1.677.680
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=makrjms.2025.1.677.680
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AB  - Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and severe complication of
diabetes mellitus, often leading to amputations and significant morbidity.
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has emerged as an advanced
alternative to conventional moist dressings for the management of DFUs.
This study aims to compare the efficacy of NPWT with conventional moist
dressings in enhancing the healing process of diabetic wounds. A
prospective, randomized comparative study was conducted with 112
patients diagnosed with chronic diabetic wounds. Patients were divided
into two groups: 56 patients received NPWT (Group 1), while the
remaining 56 underwent conventional moist dressing therapy (Group 2).
Wound size, depth, and granulation tissue formation were assessed at
regular intervals using a Vernier caliper and the Wagner ulcer classification
system. Patient satisfaction and the rate of minor and major amputations
were also recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS
software. NPWT significantly reduced ulcer size (P = 0.04) and improved
granulation tissue formation (80% in NPWT vs. 40% in conventional
dressing). Patient satisfaction was notably higher in the NPWT group, with
a significant reduction in minor and major amputations. The Wagner score
also demonstrated better outcomes in the NPWT group compared to the
conventional dressing group. NPWT is a superior treatment modality for
diabetic foot ulcers, offering faster healing, reduced ulcer size, enhanced
granulation tissue formation, and improved patient satisfaction. It also
decreases the likelihood of amputation, making it a preferred choice for
diabetic wound management.
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