[Prevention of oral mucositis during antiblastic chemotherapy]

Dent Cadmos. 1990 Dec 15;58(19):72-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Oral complications of cancer chemotherapy have been studied in a group of 50 adult patients. A number of 25 patients was treated by means of oral hygiene and prophylactic measures: drugs and topical agents, while the other group of 25 patients had not received stomatological prevention. The goal of the research has showed that prevention measures and elimination of existing or potential sources of infection reduce and minimize mucositis, infection etc.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Chlorhexidine
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Mouthwashes
  • Stomatitis / chemically induced
  • Stomatitis / prevention & control*
  • Vitamins

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Mouthwashes
  • Vitamins
  • Chlorhexidine