Journal article
Mepitel Film and Mepilex Lite for the prophylaxis and treatment of skin toxicities from breast radiation
Abstract
Despite the prevalence of radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients, current practice guidelines for its treatment are limited. We aimed to discuss the quality of evidence for the barrier-forming Mepitel Film for prophylaxis of radiation dermatitis, and argue for further investigation into evidence-based management of skin toxicities. Two studies assessing Mepitel Film were critically evaluated. Both reported that Mepitel Film decreased …
Authors
Wan BA; Chan S; Herst P; Yee C; Popovic M; Lee J; Lam H; Pon K; Aljabri S; Soliman H
Journal
The Breast, Vol. 46, , pp. 87–89
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.breast.2019.05.012
ISSN
0960-9776