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<b>Background:</b> Extravasation during chemotherapy administration can lead to dangerous adverse effects ranging from pain to tissue necrosis. Evidence-based data about prevention and treatment of extravasation injuries of some clinically used compounds still remains elusive. This work aimed to in...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9204062/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Extravasation: A Desert of Challenges in Chemotherapy

The administration of [chemotherapy], a cornerstone of cancer treatment, can sometimes come with unwelcome side effects. This study, like a skilled navigator charting a course through a treacherous desert, explores the extravasation effects of nal-Iri and trabectedin, two chemotherapeutic agents.

The researchers, meticulously examining the effects of extravasation in a preclinical mouse model, discovered that trabectedin, unlike nal-Iri, exhibits vesicant properties, causing skin ulcerations and tissue damage. This finding, like a warning sign in the desert, underscores the importance of careful handling and administration of trabectedin to minimize the risk of extravasation.

The study also investigated potential treatment options for trabectedin extravasation. They found that topical application of tacrolimus or DMSO reduced the vesicant effects, suggesting potential for mitigating the damage caused by extravasation. This discovery, like a well-stocked oasis in the desert, offers a glimmer of hope for managing this complication.

A Desert of Challenges: Navigating the Risks of Extravasation

This study, like a guidebook for desert travelers, highlights the importance of understanding and managing the risks of extravasation. The findings, like a warning sign in the desert, emphasize the need for careful administration and prompt treatment of extravasation to minimize the potential for tissue damage.

A Future of Hope: Exploring Solutions for Extravasation in Chemotherapy

The study, like a beacon of hope in the desert of chemotherapy complications, encourages continued research into the prevention and treatment of extravasation. This ongoing quest, like a search for a hidden oasis, seeks to improve the lives of cancer patients by minimizing the risks and side effects of chemotherapy.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a caravan navigating a treacherous desert, reminds us of the potential challenges and complexities associated with chemotherapy administration. By understanding the risks of extravasation and exploring innovative treatment options, we can hope for a future where chemotherapy can be delivered safely and effectively, minimizing the burden of this life-saving treatment.

Date :
  1. Date Completed n.d.
  2. Date Revised 2023-08-09
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35721106

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC9204062

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