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Table 1.

NPWT (V.A.C.® Therapy) indicated wound types 9

Chronic wounds^a

Acute wounds^a

Traumatic wounds^a

Subacute wounds

Dehisced wounds

Partial‐thickness burns

Ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency)^a

Flaps and grafts^a

NPWT, negative pressure wound therapy.

Some data from randomised controlled clinical trials.