title: Topical formalin for management of bleeding malignant ulcers.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. adebamowo@alpha.linkserve.com
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Adebamowo
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D005557:Formaldehyde