Prophylactically applied Hydrofilm polyurethane film dressings reduce radiation dermatitis in adjuvant radiation therapy of breast cancer patients.
CONCLUSION: The obtained results along with a favorable cost-benefit ratio and an easy and quick application suggest a prophylactic application of Hydrofilm in adjuvant radiotherapy of breast cancer patients to reduce or even prevent radiation dermatitis.
PMID: 29463159 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Oncologica - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Schmeel LC, Koch D, Stumpf S, Leitzen C, Simon B, Schüller H, Vornholt S, Schoroth F, Müdder T, Röhner F, Garbe S, Schmeel FC, Schild HH, Wilhelm-Buchstab TM Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research
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