title: [The therapy of acute radiogenic epitheliolysis with a dressing of hydrocolloids and polymers (Biofilm). A report on clinical experience].
abstract: Acute skin lesions following radiotherapy are uncomfortable and unacceptable side effects. They are observed predominantly after high surface doses as in conventional roentgen or electron beam therapy. To accelerate the wound healing we tested a bandage consisting of hydrocolloids and polymers, which is permeable for gas and water. Handling, compatibility and effectiveness of this plaster were tested in this study. According to the RTOG scoring system 19 irradiated fields with grade II to IV lesions were treated. Densitometric measurements of verification films with and without Biofilm showed no energy absorption. The bandage was comfortable for the patients and easy to handle.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie und Radiologische Onkologie, Universität Düsseldorf.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pape
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schnabel
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kölzer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schmitt
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Jung
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003102:Colloids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011091:Polyesters / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D011091:Polyesters