Orale mukositis: Experimentelle und klinische ansätze zur prävention und behandlung

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Contributors

  • W. Doerr - , Department of Radiation Oncology (Author)
  • K. A. Groetz - , Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik GmbH (Author)
  • J. T. Hartmann - , University Hospital Tübingen (Author)
  • D. Riesenbeck - , Strahlentherapeutisches Zentrum am Prosper-Hospital Recklinghausen (Author)

Abstract

Early mucositis is a frequent, dose-limiting side effect of radiotherapy of head and neck tumours. A variety of experimental and clinical studies on its prophylaxis and management have been carried out. However, for most approaches, no efficacy has been clinically demonstrated. This review discusses the clinical strategies and preclinical approaches for the amelioration of oral mucositis. In addition to thorough dental restoration, an optimization and intensification of oral hygiene with frequent mouthwashes is effective for the prevention of oral mucositis. Intense supervision of the patient is recommended. The necessity for a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is dependent on the status of the patient and the expected impairment of food uptake. Therapeutic intervention is restricted to local or systemic analgesia and the local application of antimycotics and antibiotics.

Translated title of the contribution
Oral mucositis
Experimental and clinical approaches to prevention and treatment

Details

Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)150-157
Number of pages8
JournalOnkologe
Volume13
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2007
Peer-reviewedYes

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Keywords

  • Dental care, Mouthwash, Oral hygiene, Radiation-induced mucositis, Supportive care