Preferred Label : Incisional Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy;
NCIt synonyms : iVAC; Incisional Vacuum-Assisted Dressing; Incisional VAC; Incisional Vacuum-Assisted Closure;
NCIt definition : A type of postoperative wound therapy that uses a dressing composed of a non-adhesive
dressing, sponge, and vacuum tubing, all covered with an adhesive, non-permeable material.
Suction is applied through the tube. This system results in a decreased need for dressing
changes during the immediate postoperative period and a cleaner wound environment.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL936014;
Origin ID : C157054;
UMLS CUI : C4722216;
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