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Patient data prior to application of NPWT
| Conventional VAC | Indigenous Low Cost VAC | Low with | Cost VAC TPOT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Patients | 30 | 46 | 10 | |
| Mean Area (cm2) | 173 | 221 | 210 | |
| Mean Depth (cm) | 3.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | |
| Positive cultures | 19 | 29 | 7 | |
| Mean exudate (ml/day) | 186 | 201 | 175 | |
| Smoking or Diabetes Mellitus History | 10 | 11 | 4 | |
| Exposed Bone / Hardware / Tendon | 11 | 14 | 5 |
