MALIGNANT WOUNDS

S. VELIU, S. S. VELIU, V. VELIU, T. KRÖPFL

Abstract

In modern medicine the treatment of malignant wounds still poses a big challenge. The presence of a malignant wound has a great impact on the life of a patient, in physical, psychical and social sense. A malignant wound also greatly impacts a patient’s family and significant others. The treatment of patients with malignant wounds thus requires a multidisciplinary approach that addresses all aspects of a patient’s functioning. The goal of treating a patient with a malignant wound should be oriented towards maintaining or restoring a patient’s dignity, management or alleviation of pain and towards as great of a quality of life as possible. This article presents the theoretical basis and our experiences with treatment of patients with malignant wounds. Three cases are presented

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