Alterations in wound healing secondary to infusion injury.
Though uncommon, the occurrence of an extravasation of a tissue-toxic drug can be a very disconcerting event in the physician's practice. A wound specialist, such as a plastic surgeon, is frequently consulted. The author reviews the "state of the art" approach to these challenging wounds.
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Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000009:adverse effects; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
D004317:Doxorubicin