Table III.
Results of NPWT
| Conventional VAC | Indigenous Low Cost VAC | Low Cost VAC with TPOT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Patients | 30 | 46 | 10 |
| Mean Area reduction % | 40.2 | 35.4 | 39.3 |
| Mean Depth reduction % | 42.3 | 38.9 | 40.4 |
| Infection controlled % | 79 | 72 | 85 |
| Mean exudate reduction % | 86.5 | 84.5 | 90.8 |
| STSG | 14 | 26 | 6 |
| Secondary suturing | 12 | 10 | 4 |
| Healing with secondary intention | - | 4 | - |