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Holistic Treatment Incorporating Moist Wound Healing for Postoperative Radiation-Induced Perineal Ulcer in Rectal Malignancy: A Case Report.

Guikuan Nie, Yahong Zhang, Xichuan Wu, Yan Luo, Huiyong Song, Hao Li, Qiyang He, Qinping Wu, Rongmeng Chen

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Guikuan NieDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Yahong ZhangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Xichuan WuDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Yan LuoDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Huiyong SongDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Hao LiDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Qiyang HeDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Qinping WuDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, China.
Rongmeng ChenWest China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Radiation-induced perineal ulcers are often refractory to conventional dry exposure therapies. This article reports a case of extensive radiation-induced ulceration successfully managed using a moist wound healing protocol. Case Presentation: A 67-year-old male developed progressive perianal, scrotal, and penile ulceration following radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma. Four weeks of conventional dry exposure therapy proved ineffective. Upon admission, the patient was transitioned to a holistic treatment incorporating moist wound healing. This approach resulted in complete reepithelialization of the lesions within 1 week. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the limitations of dry healing protocols for radiation-induced cutaneous injuries. The application of moist wound healing principles provided rapid efficacy. This offers a valuable clinical strategy for managing refractory perineal radiation ulcers.

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Moist wound healingPerineal regionRadiation-induced skin ulcerRadiodermatitisRectal cancer

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