Topical formalin for management of bleeding malignant ulcers.
Hemorrhage, an infrequent but serious complication of malignant ulceration, can be difficult to manage. Although many methods exist for treatment, none is wholly satisfactory. The use of topical formalin was studied in a group of patients with bleeding from malignant ulcers, and the results show that the agent achieved control of bleeding in 86% of the patients after two applications. There were no significant complications arising from the treatment. Topical formalin is a safe, inexpensive, effective agent for control of bleeding from malignant ulcers.
Adebamowo
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Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. adebamowo@alpha.linkserve.com
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*
D005557:Formaldehyde