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Review
. 2010 Jan;76(1):34-8.

Oral mucositis. Review of literature

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  • PMID: 20359063
Review

Oral mucositis. Review of literature

Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina et al. N Y State Dent J. 2010 Jan.

Abstract

The standard treatment for malignant neoplasia of the cervicofacial area is surgery in association with radio- and/or chemotherapy. These therapies can cause local and systemic complications. Mucositis is the most common dose-correlated complication to the oral cavity. It is particularly difficult to treat in patients who are already physically and psychologically exhausted by the tumoral pathology. This study illustrates, through a review of the literature, the attack rate, the pathogenesis and the clinical course of the mucositis, as well as the correct dental approach and clinical-therapeutic management of these patients, with the aim of improving the quality of their lives.

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