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Although osmidrosis has been widely discussed in respect to its treatment modalities, there has been no definite consideration of postoperative management after the treatment of osmidrosis. We have tested the 40–125 mmHg range of negative pressure. We present negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) of 70 mmHg for postoperative management in osmidrosis because NPWT has a role in removing fluid, such as blood or seroma, and diminishing the dead space between the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Patients who receive NPWT have shown successful treatment outcomes and no skin necrosis or hematoma formation. Additionally, NPWT could improve postoperative daily activity compared with conventional compressive dressings.
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Shin, J.Y., Roh, SG., Lee, NH. et al. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as Effective and Comfortable Management After Treatment of Osmidrosis. Aesth Plast Surg 41, 121–125 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-016-0726-6
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