Comparison of the Prevena™ IMS with the standard wound management method of sterile plaster in vascular surgery patients.~The aim is to demonstrate that the application of the Prevena™ IMS significantly reduces the incidence of postoperative wound infections. The wound infections will be classified according to Szilagyi.~The treatment phase begins following vascular surgery with wound management using either the Prevena™ IMS or a standard wound dressing, depending on the group to which the patient was randomly assigned. It involves a minimum stay of 7 and maximum 10 days in hospital.
Comparison of the Prevena™ IMS with the standard wound management method of sterile plaster in vascular surgery patients.