Table 3.
Incidence of primary and secondary outcomes in study population
| Standard wound care (n = 58) n (%) | NPWT (n = 61) n (%) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcomes | |||
| Composite wound outcomea | 4 (6.9) | 3 (4.9) | 0.71 |
| Wound infection | 4 (6.9) | 2 (3.3) | 0.44 |
| Wound requiring opening/packing | 2 (3.5) | 3 (4.9) | 0.99 |
| Secondary outcomes | |||
| Skin blister | 2 (3.6) | 8 (13.1) | 0.10 |
| POD 2 sharp pain (0–10) | 5.5 (3–8)b | 6 (4–8)b | 0.56 |
| POD 2 tingling pain (0–10) | 1.5 (0–6)b | 2 (0–6)b | 0.99 |
| Postpartum length of stay, d | 3 (3–4)b | 3 (3–4)b | 0.78 |
| Wound concern reported at week 2 call | 11 (20.0) | 12 (21.8) | 0.99 |
Abbreviations: NPWT, negative pressure wound therapy; POD, postoperative day.
a
Composite wound outcome was composed of surgical site infections or those which required opening and/or repacking.
b
Data are presented as median (interquartile range).