This study suggests that negative pressure therapy significantly reduces the major wound complication, reoperation, and readmission rates for patients at high risk for groin wound complications. Furthermore, this therapy may lead to a reduction in hospital costs. Negative pressure therapy for all groin incisions considered at high risk for wound complications is recommended.
for future analysis. The majority of short-term readmissions are related to the index procedure; however, long-term readmission rates are related to systemic comorbidities. Targeted patient interventions may improve readmission rates, particularly in those with nonprivate insurance.
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