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2020 May


Ann Palliat Med


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Clinical effectiveness of matrine sitz bath in treating perianal infection after chemotherapy for acute leukemia.

Authors

Zhou Y, Gao H, Hua H, Zhu W, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Wu S, Li J, Zhao Y, Xue L
Ann Palliat Med. 2020 May; 9(3):1109-1116.
PMID: 32498526.

Abstract

Perianal infection is a common complication in patients with acute leukemia receiving chemotherapy. It usually manifests as a perianal mass, with redness/swelling, heat, and pain, and can affect physical and mental health in severe cases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of matrine sitz bath (MSB) in treating perianal infection after chemotherapy for acute leukemia.