Negative pressure wound dressing with absorbent adhesive sealant layer

A wound dressing, comprising:

• a moisture-transmissible backing layer having a first major surface, a second major surface, a backing layer perimeter, and a first opening;
• wherein the second major surface has an first adhesive disposed thereon proximate the backing layer perimeter;
• an absorbent adhesive gel adhered to at least a portion of the second major surface of the backing layer, the absorbent adhesive gel comprising an adhesive gel perimeter;
• and
• a porous layer having a first side, a second side, a porous layer perimeter, and at least one open area;
• wherein the first side of the porous layer is adhered to the absorbent adhesive gel;
• wherein the porous layer is configured to facilitate passage of fluid to the first opening;
• wherein 100% of the adhesive gel perimeter is overlapped by the backing layer;
• wherein at least 50% of the porous layer perimeter is overlapped by the absorbent adhesive gel.