Palliative management of malodorous squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity with Manuka honey. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Palliative management of malodorous squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity with Manuka honey.
Abstract Source:
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2015 Mar-Apr;42(2):190-2. PMID: 25734464
Article Affiliation:
Jerri Drain
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The management of malignant malodorous wounds within the oral cavity can be challenging due to limited availability of dressings that are safe, efficacious, and ingestible.
CASE DESCRIPTION: An 80-year-old woman with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity was admitted to home care with complaints and distress related to extreme malodor.
CONCLUSION: Manuka honey proved a safe, effective, palliative treatment to reduce odor and inflammation in wounds secondary to squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity in this patient.
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2015
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Substances : Manuka Honey : CK(184) : AC(66)
Diseases : Oral Cancer : CK(412) : AC(171), Squamous cell carcinoma : CK(307) : AC(138), Wound Healing : CK(1013) : AC(337)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(12461) : AC(4729)
