Abstract

The management of malodour in fungating wounds and chronic ulcers presents a number of challenges. This article examines the sense of smell and the development of fungating malignant wounds. It describes the psychological and physical aspects of managing malodorous wounds and how they impact on quality of life for the patient. It concludes with a focus on CliniSorb® – an activated charcoal dressing from CliniMed – and how the dressing impacts on the psychological and physical needs of a patient with a malodorous wound.

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