230 global experts conclude that surgical site complications may be preventable with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, announces the conclusion of the 5th International Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Expert Meeting. About 230 international experts from 30 countries, from Europe, North and South America, Africa, Middle East, Japan and Australia convened in Frankfurt, Germany between 21-22 March. The experts shared new evidence on the mode of action for NPWT and how it can be used to prevent surgical site complications (SSC), including infections.The Meeting heard initial results of several investigator-initiated studies