2022
DOI: 10.3390/cancers14051203
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Treatment Algorithm for Cancerous Wounds: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Background: In advanced cancer stage the incidence of cancerous wounds is about 5%, and the estimated life expectancy is not more than 6 to 12 months. Without interdisciplinary and individualized treatment strategy, symptoms progress, and adversely influence quality of life. Methods: Authors collected different treatment algorithms for cancerous wound published by wide scale of medical expertise, and summarized surgical, oncological, radiation oncological, nursing and palliative care aspects based on radiologi… Show more

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“…There are many clinical challenges in providing medical care for patients with neoplastic wounds. Since there are no clearly defined wound care guidelines, many centers follow their own protocols to treat this type of wounds [ 2 , 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…There are many clinical challenges in providing medical care for patients with neoplastic wounds. Since there are no clearly defined wound care guidelines, many centers follow their own protocols to treat this type of wounds [ 2 , 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patients included in the current case series did not complain about malodor. The use of silver dressings can be very effective to reduce malignant fungating wound malodor [ 15 ]. A heavy exudate, sometimes over a liter per day, often complicates malignant wounds.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
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“…Topical agents applied to the peri-wound skin, including moisturisers, topical corticosteroids, menthol, capsaicin and lidocaine creams, may be of benefit 47 . Antihistamines generally do not improve wound-associated pruritus 49,50 . Medications used for neuropathic pain, including antidepressants (amitriptyline, mirtazapine) and antiepileptics (pregabalin, gabapentin, sodium valproate), may be trialled for pruritus not responsive to other treatments 49 .…”
Section: Pruritusmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Antihistamines generally do not improve wound-associated pruritus 49,50 . Medications used for neuropathic pain, including antidepressants (amitriptyline, mirtazapine) and antiepileptics (pregabalin, gabapentin, sodium valproate), may be trialled for pruritus not responsive to other treatments 49 . Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has also been used for refractory chronic pruritus in other skin conditions and reported among those with malignant wounds, but requires further evidence to support its use 33,51 .…”
Section: Pruritusmentioning
confidence: 99%