Prophylactically applied Hydrofilm polyurethane film dressings reduce radiation dermatitis in adjuvant radiation therapy of breast cancer patients.

Leonard Christopher SchmeelDavid KochSabina StumpfChristina LeitzenBirgit SimonHeinrich SchüllerSusanne VornholtFelix SchorothThomas MüdderFred RöhnerStephan GarbeFrederic Carsten SchmeelHans Heinz SchildTimo Martin Wilhelm-Buchstab

Published in: Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) (2018)

The obtained results along with a favorable cost-benefit ratio and an easy and quick application suggest a prophylactic application of Hydrofilm in adjuvant radiotherapy of breast cancer patients to reduce or even prevent radiation dermatitis.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
early stage
radiation induced
locally advanced
atopic dermatitis
squamous cell carcinoma
room temperature