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Additional outcomes included pain, graft integration, and scar quality, as well as logistical advantages such as reduced dressing change frequency.  Conclusion: NPWT provides benefits in burn treatment, including reduction of wound area, bacterial count, and re-epithelialization time, along with effectiveness in graft integration and healing quality. 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