Oxidized cellulose dressings for persistent bleeding from a superficial malignant tumor.
Persistent bleeding from superficial malignant tumors, although uncommon, can be a major and distressing problem. Management includes frequent skilled dressing changes, correction of clotting abnormalities, and maintaining blood volume by repeated transfusions. We report a case where application of oxidized regenerated cellulose surgical dressing appeared to contribute to successful hemostasis.
Lagman
Ruth
R
Department of Hematology/Medical Oncology, Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
Walsh
Declan
D
Day
Kathy
K
D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages; D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000150:complications*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*
D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized; D006490:Hemostatics