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. 2019 Mar 26;2019(3):CD009261. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009261.pub4

NCT03144726.

Trial name or title RCT on NPWT for incisions following major lower‐limb amputation to reduce surgical site infection
Methods Randomised controlled trial
Participants Any patient 18 years or older undergoing amputation of the lower limb, either an above‐knee amputation or below‐knee amputation
Interventions Negative pressure wound therapy versus standard dressing
Outcomes Surgical site infection; length of stay; antibiotic use; reoperation; death
Starting date 2017
Contact information oonagh.scallan@lhsc.on.ca
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