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- Title
Is the use of negative pressure wound therapy for a malignant wound legitimate in a palliative context? "The concept of NPWT ad vitam": A case series.
- Authors
Riot, Samuel; de Bonnecaze, Guillaume; Garrido, Ignacio; Ferron, Gwenaël; Grolleau, Jean-Louis; Chaput, Benoit
- Abstract
The management of malignant wounds remains particularly difficult. They are often malodorous, highly exuding, and painful. In this context, the use of negative pressure wound therapy is usually not recommended. It is, however, an effective procedure for maintaining a good quality of life in certain palliative situations.
- Publication
Palliative medicine, 2015, Vol 29, Issue 5, p470
- ISSN
1477-030X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1177/0269216314560009