Barrier films for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Barrier films for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Purpose: Radiation dermatitis (RD) is the most common side effect of adjuvant whole-breast or chest wall irradiation, majorly impacting quality of life in numerous patients. The use of barrier films (polyurethane dressings such as Hydrofilm® and Mepitel® film remaining on the skin for the duration o...

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Main Authors: Cas Stefaan Dejonckheere, Egon Dejonckheere, Julian Philipp Layer, Katharina Layer, Gustavo Renato Sarria, David Koch, Alina Abramian, Christina Kaiser, Kira Lindner, Anne Bachmann, Teresa Anzböck, Fred Röhner, Frederic Carsten Schmeel, Leonard Christopher Schmeel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-10-01
Series:Breast
Subjects:
Acute radiation dermatitis
Breast cancer
Radiotherapy
Prevention
Barrier film
Hydrofilm
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960977623005167

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