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Review
. 2009 Aug;18(8):325-9.
doi: 10.12968/jowc.2009.18.8.43631.

Malignant fungating wounds: key symptoms and psychosocial issues

S Alexander  1
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Malignant fungating wounds: key symptoms and psychosocial issues

S Alexander. J Wound Care. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

Living with a malignant wound can be an overwhelming experience for the patient and their family, yet the psychosocial effects are often overlooked at assessment. If care is to be holistic, then these issues must be addressed.

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