Jerri Drain1, Michael O Fleming. 1. Jerri Drain, RN, BSN, CWON, Amedisys Home Health Care, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Michael O. Fleming, MD, FAAFP, Amedisys Home Health Care, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The management of malignant malodorous wounds within the oral cavity can be challenging due to limited availability of dressings that are safe, efficacious, and ingestible. CASE DESCRIPTION: An 80-year-old woman with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity was admitted to home care with complaints and distress related to extreme malodor. CONCLUSION: Manuka honey proved a safe, effective, palliative treatment to reduce odor and inflammation in wounds secondary to squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity in this patient.
BACKGROUND: The management of malignant malodorous wounds within the oral cavity can be challenging due to limited availability of dressings that are safe, efficacious, and ingestible. CASE DESCRIPTION: An 80-year-old woman with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity was admitted to home care with complaints and distress related to extreme malodor. CONCLUSION:Manuka honey proved a safe, effective, palliative treatment to reduce odor and inflammation in wounds secondary to squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity in this patient.