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Patient data after 1-3 cycles of NPWT
| Conventional VAC | Indigenous Low Cost VAC | Low Cost VAC with TPOT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Patients | 30 | 46 | 10 |
| Mean Area (cm2) | 103 | 142 | 125 |
| Mean Depth (cm) | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Positive cultures | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Mean exudate (ml/day) | 25 | 31 | 16 |
| Exposed Bone / Hardware / Tendon | 4 | 6 | 2 |
