title: Use of an ionic sheet hydrogel dressing on fungating wounds: two case studies.
abstract: Two patients with terminal cancer presented with painful, highly exuding and intensely malodorous wounds. In both cases, use of an ionic hydrogel controlled the malodour, absorbed the exudate and reduced pain, improving quality of life.
authors.affiliation: srmarina123@mweb.co.za
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maund
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020100:Hydrogels; D008875:Middle Aged; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D009812:Odorants; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D020100:Hydrogels