Citric acid treatment of postoperative wound in an operated case of synovial sarcoma of the knee

Abstract

A 40-year-old female presented with history of swelling at the upper and middle of the left leg since 6 months was confirmed as post cancer surgery non healing wound not responding to conventional antibiotic therapy and local wound care in an operated case of synovial sarcoma of the knee, monophasic fibrous type with no lung metastasis. Post surgical non healing wound not responding to conventional therapy was treated successfully with local application of 3% citric acid ointment for 25 days. © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd and Medicalhelplines.com Inc.