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. 2013 Jan 11:4:47-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.gynor.2013.01.001. eCollection 2013.

New hemostatic method using Mohs' paste for fatal genital bleeding in advanced cervical cancer

Shintaro Yanazume  1 , Haruhiko Douzono  2 , Yumi Yanazume  3 , Kazuto Iio  3 , Tsutomu Douchi  1
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New hemostatic method using Mohs' paste for fatal genital bleeding in advanced cervical cancer

Shintaro Yanazume et al. Gynecol Oncol Case Rep. .

Abstract

► Mohs' paste is made of a mixture of zinc chloride paste. ► Recent reports show that hemostasis could be achieved in various kinds of cancer. ► Mohs' paste can save a patient's life from fatal genital bleeding.

Keywords: Genital bleeding; Mohs' paste; Uterine cervix.

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Cervical tumor before applying Mohs' paste. Copious oozing of blood was mainly observed from the dorsal side of the tumor in the cervix.
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Mohs' paste was directly applied to the tumor using a large pledget.
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Two weeks after applying Mohs' paste.
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