Aims and objectives To map and synthesise the existing literature on topical therapies for
malignant fungating wounds pain management and the gaps involved. Background Most …

Purpose: To identify the latest data on interventions in the management of malignant
fungating wounds (WFWs). Methods: A systematic review has been conducted to explore the …

Background Fungating wounds arise from primary, secondary or recurrent malignant
disease and are associated with advanced cancer. A small proportion of patients may …

Pain is a complex phenomenon that affects individuals in different ways. Wound pain is often
seen as an inevitable consequence of wound care and many patients may suffer from …

OBJECTIVE: To review the pathophysiology and assessment of malignant wounds and
management techniques aimed at controlling pain, odor, exudate, and local bleeding. DATA …

Fungating malignant wounds are a distressing problem for a significant number of patients
with advanced cancer. They may develop during the last few months of life or be present for …

Malignant fungating wounds: managing pain, bleeding and psychosocial issues Page 1
education JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE VOL 18, NO 10, OCTOBER 2009 418 Malignant …

Unfortunately, no population-based cancer register records the incidence of MFWs, 5 and
prevalence is underreported because of shame, embarrassment, and fear, 6 thus a more …

Malignant fungating wounds cause patients, relatives and carers significant distress.
Healing is often not an achievable outcome, and nurses must be able to manage the …

CONTEXT: Malignant fungating wounds (MFW) result from cutaneous infiltration by
carcinogenic cells. Fetid odor, profuse exudate, pain, and infection are common symptoms …