Experimental study of treatment of mitomycin C extravasation injuries / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To find an effective method for the treatment of mitomycin C extravasation injuries. Methods The rabbit model of mitomycin C extravasation was made and managed by different methods. The therapeutic efficacy in each group was assessed by using regression index and regression time. Results The therapeutic efficacy in ice compress group and ice compress plus amifostine group was better than that in other groups and the regression time was the shortest. There was no inflammation and necrosis in skin in ice compress group. Conclusion Ice compress, which can prevent inflammation and necrosis in skin, is one of the most effective treatment methods for mitomycin C extravasation injuries.